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Makeham Family History

Makeham Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Markham.

Compare Robert Markham 1702

Robert Makeham 1728 in IGI (Wellingborough Northants).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Makeham family from?

You can see how Makeham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makeham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Makeham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Makeham families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Makeham's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Makeham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makeham 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 Makeham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makeham. 72% of Makeham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • State Registered Nurse
    8%
  • None
    8%

What Makeham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Makeham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makeham 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Makeham. 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 145 military records available for the last name Makeham. For the veterans among your Makeham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makeham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Makeham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Makeham in 1967 was 70, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makeham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makeham 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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