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Makynen Family History

Makynen 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: Makinen, Mayen, Mayne, Mannen, Maynes, Mayner, Mayben, Mayden, Mann

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Where is the Makynen family from?

You can see how Makynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makynen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Makynen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Makynen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Makynen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makynen 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 Makynen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makynen. 60% of Makynen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Makynen women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Makynen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Makynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makynen 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Makynen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Makynen. For the veterans among your Makynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makynen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Makynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makynen in 1960 was 72, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makynen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makynen 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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