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Makahi Family History

Makahi 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, Sakai, Machi, Takagi, Madani, Macari, Masaki, Akagi, Mikami

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Where is the Makahi family from?

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

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

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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

  • Stevedore
    100%

What Makahi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Makahi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makahi 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Makahi. 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 20 military records available for the last name Makahi. For the veterans among your Makahi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makahi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1985, in the United States, Makahi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Makahi in 1958 was 23, and 86 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makahi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makahi 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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