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Makoben Family History

Makoben 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: Makinen, Maben, Makovec, Mayben, Mckowen, Jakobsen, Harben, Kober

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Where is the Makoben family from?

You can see how Makoben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makoben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makoben family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Makoben's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Makoben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makoben 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 102 census records available for the last name Makoben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makoben 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Makoben. 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 Makoben. For the veterans among your Makoben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makoben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Makoben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Makoben in 1967 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makoben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makoben 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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