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Makiya Family History

Makiya 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: Maki, Kamiya, Makin, Maria, Mikita, Malina, Maia, Macina, Madia

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Where is the Makiya family from?

You can see how Makiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makiya families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makiya's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makiya 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 18 census records available for the last name Makiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makiya 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Makiya. 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 9 military records available for the last name Makiya. For the veterans among your Makiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makiya lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Makiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Makiya in 1986 was 68, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makiya 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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