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Makar Family History

Makar Surname Meaning

Coptic (Egypt), Polish, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Croatian; Hungarian (Makár): from the personal name Makar (Hungarian Makár; Polish standard form is Makary) an equivalent of Greek Makarios ‘blessed’ a Christian saint's name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Makar family from?

You can see how Makar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Makar families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Makar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Makar families in 1891.
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What did your Makar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makar. 36% of Makar men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Makar women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makar were Machinist and Packer.

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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
    36%
  • Trapper
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Packer
    13%

What Makar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Makar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Makar. 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 846 military records available for the last name Makar. For the veterans among your Makar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Makar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makar in 1945 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makar 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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