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Makou Family History

Makou 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: Makos, Mako, Mayou, Maki, Mao, Major, Mak, Kakos, Makin, Mayor

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Where is the Makou family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makou 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 Makou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Malkters Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makou. 100% of Makou men worked as a Malkters Labourer Heavy Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Malkters Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Makou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makou 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Makou. 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 2 military records available for the last name Makou. For the veterans among your Makou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makou lifespan?

Average Makou life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makou 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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