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Mcmakin Family History

Mcmakin Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McMackin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcmakin family from?

You can see how Mcmakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mcmakin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmakin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcmakin families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmakin. 100% of Mcmakin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcmakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmakin 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Mcmakin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcmakin. For the veterans among your Mcmakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmakin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcmakin in 1943 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcmakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmakin 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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