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Makelley Family History

Makelley 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: Akeley, Wakeley, O'kelley, Kelley, Akerley, Skelley, Halley, Keller

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Where is the Makelley family from?

You can see how Makelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makelley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makelley family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Makelley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Makelley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Makelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makelley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Makelley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Makelley. For the veterans among your Makelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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