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Makines Family History

Makines Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Makinen, Maines, Marines, Makins, Makin, Raines, Mains, Gaines

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Where is the Makines family from?

You can see how Makines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makines family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Makines families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Makines family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makines's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Makines families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Makines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makines. 100% of Makines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Makines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makines census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Makines. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Makines. For the veterans among your Makines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makines lifespan?

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