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Makla Family History

Makla 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: Maka, Makela, Sala, Maki, Falla, Mula, Palla, Bala, Mak, Maza

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Where is the Makla family from?

You can see how Makla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makla family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Makla's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Makla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makla 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 165 census records available for the last name Makla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makla 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Makla. 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 15 military records available for the last name Makla. For the veterans among your Makla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makla lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Makla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Makla in 1973 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makla 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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