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Makeever Family History

Makeever 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: Mckeever, Keever, Mcgeever, Klever, Keeven, Keeler, Mckelvey, Cheever

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Where is the Makeever family from?

You can see how Makeever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makeever family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makeever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Makeever family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makeever's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Makeever families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makeever 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 Makeever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makeever. 50% of Makeever men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Makeever family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Makeever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makeever 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Makeever. 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 159 military records available for the last name Makeever. For the veterans among your Makeever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makeever lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Makeever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makeever in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makeever 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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