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Makino Family History

Makino Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 牧野 ‘pasture field’. It is found mostly in central Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

A noble family claiming descent from legendary statesman Takenouchi no Sukune (see Takeuchi) bore the name; they resided in Mikawa (now part of Aichi prefecture).

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


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Where is the Makino family from?

You can see how Makino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makino family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Makino families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Makino's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Makino families in 1891.
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What did your Makino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makino. 43% of Makino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Makino women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Makino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makino 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Makino. 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 286 military records available for the last name Makino. For the veterans among your Makino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makino lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Makino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Makino in 1963 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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