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Makon Family History

Makon 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: Makin, Malon, Makos, Maron, Macon, Mason, Mako, Mabon, Mazon, Mahon

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Where is the Makon family from?

You can see how Makon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Makon families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Makon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Makon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makon 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 Makon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makon. 100% of Makon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Makon women worked as a Houseworker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Makon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Makon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makon 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Makon. 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 82 military records available for the last name Makon. For the veterans among your Makon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Makon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makon in 1966 was 25, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makon 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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