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Makaena Family History

Makaena 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: Malena, Magana, Makela, Massena, Makara, Mckanna, Mahana, Mahanna

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Where is the Makaena family from?

You can see how Makaena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makaena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makaena families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makaena's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makaena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makaena 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 Makaena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makaena. 100% of Makaena men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Makaena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Makaena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makaena 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Makaena. 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 47 military records available for the last name Makaena. For the veterans among your Makaena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makaena lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Makaena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Makaena in 1963 was 66, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makaena 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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