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Makle Family History

Makle 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: Maple, Markle, Male, Mahle, Malle, Mikle, Makley, Maule, Mable, Eakle

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Where is the Makle family from?

You can see how Makle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Makle families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Makle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Makle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makle 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 Makle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makle. 54% of Makle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Makle women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makle were Janitor and 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Janitor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Makle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makle 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Makle. 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 214 military records available for the last name Makle. For the veterans among your Makle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Makle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Makle in 1961 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makle 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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