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Makant Family History

Makant 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: Morant, Kant, Madan, Makin, Takano, Galant, Maran, Mahan, Savant

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Where is the Makant family from?

You can see how Makant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Makant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Makant families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Makant's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Makant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makant 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 Makant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makant. 60% of Makant 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
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Makant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Makant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makant 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Makant. 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 28 military records available for the last name Makant. For the veterans among your Makant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Makant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Makant in 1966 was 74, and 98 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makant 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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