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Makower Family History

Makower 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: Mower, Maker, Makovec, Krakower, Masoner, Mckowen, Mander, Flower

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Where is the Makower family from?

You can see how Makower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makower family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Makower families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Makower's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makower families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makower 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 Makower ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makower. 100% of Makower 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%

What Makower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Makower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makower 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Makower. 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 25 military records available for the last name Makower. For the veterans among your Makower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makower lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Makower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makower in 1974 was 80, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makower 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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