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Makany Family History

Makany 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: Mahany, Madan, Makin, Takano, Maran, Mahan, Madani, Marano, Makino

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Where is the Makany family from?

You can see how Makany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makany family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Makany families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Makany's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Makany families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Makany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makany 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Makany. 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 1 military records available for the last name Makany. For the veterans among your Makany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makany lifespan?

Average Makany life expectancy in 1985 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makany 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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