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Makinster Family History

Makinster 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: Minster, Master, Minter, Painter, Manser, Makinen, Meister, Finster

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Where is the Makinster family from?

You can see how Makinster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makinster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makinster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Makinster family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makinster's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Makinster families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makinster 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 Makinster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makinster. 39% of Makinster men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Machinist
    39%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Makinster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Makinster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinster 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Makinster. 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 214 military records available for the last name Makinster. For the veterans among your Makinster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makinster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Makinster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Makinster in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makinster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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