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Makyes Family History

Makyes 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: Mayes, Hayes, Mayer, Mayen, Makos, Mares, Takes, Mates, Oakes, Eakes

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Where is the Makyes family from?

You can see how Makyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makyes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Makyes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Makyes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Makyes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Makyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makyes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Makyes. 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 14 military records available for the last name Makyes. For the veterans among your Makyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makyes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Makyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Makyes in 1966 was 65, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makyes 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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