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Makella Family History

Makella 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: Manella, Makela, Masella, Marella, Vanella, Patella, Abella, Parella

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Where is the Makella family from?

You can see how Makella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Makella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Makella family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Makella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makella 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 128 census records available for the last name Makella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makella 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Makella. 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 6 military records available for the last name Makella. For the veterans among your Makella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makella lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Makella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Makella in 1981 was 77, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makella 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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