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Makiver Family History

Makiver 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: Maciver, Mckiver, Makinen, Manier, Skiver, Mariner, Mainer, Maier

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Where is the Makiver family from?

You can see how Makiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makiver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makiver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Makiver families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Makiver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Makiver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Makiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makiver 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Makiver. 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 Makiver. For the veterans among your Makiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makiver lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Makiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Makiver in 1971 was 67, and 73 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makiver 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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