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Makinley Family History

Makinley 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: Mckinley, Manley, Mckinney, Makinen, Mcginley, Mailey, Ainley, Makley

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Where is the Makinley family from?

You can see how Makinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makinley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Makinley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Makinley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Makinley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Makinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Makinley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Makinley. For the veterans among your Makinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makinley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makinley

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