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Makekau Family History

Makekau 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: Makela, Takeda, Wakeham, Macera, Malek, Madera, Manera, Macek, Mineau

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Where is the Makekau family from?

You can see how Makekau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makekau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makekau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Makekau families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makekau's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makekau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makekau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Makekau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makekau 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Makekau. 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 121 military records available for the last name Makekau. For the veterans among your Makekau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makekau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Makekau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Makekau in 1968 was 83, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makekau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makekau 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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