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Makerson Family History

Makerson 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: Akerson, Mayerson, Merson, Marson, Mckesson, Meyerson, Mikelson

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Where is the Makerson family from?

You can see how Makerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Makerson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Makerson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makerson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Makerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makerson 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 89 census records available for the last name Makerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makerson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Makerson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Makerson. For the veterans among your Makerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makerson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Makerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makerson in 1980 was 56, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makerson 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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