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Makres Family History

Makres 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: Mares, Makris, Mars, Maras, Maurer, Makos, Maire, Mavros, Mare, Bares

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Where is the Makres family from?

You can see how Makres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Makres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Makres families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makres's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Makres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makres 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 Makres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makres. 34% of Makres men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Makres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makres 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Makres. 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 146 military records available for the last name Makres. For the veterans among your Makres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makres lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Makres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Makres in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makres 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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