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Makanui Family History

Makanui 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: Madani, Maki, Madan, Makin, Sakai, Magnus, Takano, Makinen, Lakhani

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Where is the Makanui family from?

You can see how Makanui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makanui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Makanui families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makanui's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makanui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makanui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Makanui family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Makanui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makanui 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Makanui. 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 6 military records available for the last name Makanui. For the veterans among your Makanui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makanui lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Makanui life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makanui in 1977 was 54, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makanui 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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