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Makens Family History

Makens 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: Makins, Akens, Makin, Mayen, Makos, Mares, Mains, Takes, Mates, Oakes

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Where is the Makens family from?

You can see how Makens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Makens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Makens families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Makens's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Makens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makens 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 Makens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makens. 60% of Makens men worked as a Builders Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    60%
  • Old Age Pension
    40%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Makens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makens 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Makens. 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 77 military records available for the last name Makens. For the veterans among your Makens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Makens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makens in 1967 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makens 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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