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Makinney Family History

Makinney 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: Mckinney, Mackinney, Makinen, Mawhinney, Mckinley, Mckinsey, Mckinny

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Where is the Makinney family from?

You can see how Makinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makinney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Makinney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Makinney family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makinney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Makinney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makinney 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 Makinney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makinney. 100% of Makinney men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Makinney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Makinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinney 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Makinney. 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 131 military records available for the last name Makinney. For the veterans among your Makinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makinney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Makinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Makinney in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makinney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makinney 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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