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Makson Family History

Makson 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: Maison, Mason, Marson, Manson, Masson, Malson, Madson, Matson, Mapson

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Where is the Makson family from?

You can see how Makson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Makson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Makson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Makson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makson 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 Makson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makson. 60% of Makson men worked as a Manager and 100% of Makson women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Makson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Makson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makson 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Makson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Makson. For the veterans among your Makson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Makson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Makson in 1965 was 88, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makson 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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