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Makara Family History

Makara Surname Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn and Slovak: from a derivative of the personal name Makar.

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


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Where is the Makara family from?

You can see how Makara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Makara families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makara's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Makara families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makara 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 Makara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makara. 41% of Makara men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Makara women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makara were Proprietor and Inspector.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Wire Inspector
    8%
  • Inspector
    8%

What Makara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makara 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Makara. 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 757 military records available for the last name Makara. For the veterans among your Makara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makara lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Makara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Makara in 1940 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makara 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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