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Makepeace Family History

Makepeace Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English make (Old English macian) + peis pes ‘make peace’ probably for a professional arbitrator or for someone known for his skill at patching up quarrels

although it may also have been used ironically (see Pace).

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


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Where is the Makepeace family from?

You can see how Makepeace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makepeace family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makepeace families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 252 Makepeace families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Makepeace's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Makepeace families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makepeace 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 Makepeace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Makepeace. 21% of Makepeace men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Makepeace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makepeace were Incapacitated and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • House Painter
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Makepeace family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Makepeace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makepeace 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Makepeace. 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 Makepeace. For the veterans among your Makepeace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makepeace lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Makepeace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makepeace in 1943 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makepeace 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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