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Makkar Family History

Makkar 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: Makar, Marker, Magyar, Akbar, Madar, Mlakar, Mazar, Sarkar, Bakker

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Where is the Makkar family from?

You can see how Makkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makkar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makkar family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Makkar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Makkar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makkar 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 17 census records available for the last name Makkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makkar 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Makkar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Makkar. For the veterans among your Makkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makkar lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Makkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makkar in 1996 was 27, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makkar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makkar 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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