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Makeig Family History

Makeig 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: Maki, Makin, Makris, Takei, Maker, Makely, Makela, Mckeag, Mckaig

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Where is the Makeig family from?

You can see how Makeig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makeig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makeig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Makeig families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Makeig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Makeig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makeig 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 Makeig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makeig. 100% of Makeig men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Makeig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Makeig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makeig 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Makeig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Makeig. For the veterans among your Makeig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makeig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Makeig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Makeig in 1967 was 76, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makeig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makeig 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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