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Makely Family History

Makely Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli (see Magley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Makely family from?

You can see how Makely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Makely family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makely's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Makely families in 1891.
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What did your Makely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makely. 37% of Makely men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Makely women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makely 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Makely. 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 188 military records available for the last name Makely. For the veterans among your Makely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makely lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Makely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makely in 1951 was 23, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makely 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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