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Maklin Family History

Maklin 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: Maslin, Malin, Makin, Matlin, Macklin, Marklin, Yaklin, Maclin

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Where is the Maklin family from?

You can see how Maklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maklin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maklin family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maklin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Maklin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maklin 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 Maklin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fruit Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Maklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maklin 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Maklin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Maklin. For the veterans among your Maklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maklin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Maklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maklin in 1970 was 86, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maklin 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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