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Makara Name Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn and Slovak: from a derivative of the personal name Makar .

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


Similar surnames: Makar, Malara, Madura, Kara, Basara, Mataya, Maker, Kamara, Sakata

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Where is the Makara family from?

You can see how Makara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makara family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Makara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Makara families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Makara's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Makara families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makara ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Makara. 100% of Makara 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Makara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makara 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Makara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 757 military records available for the last name Makara. For the veterans among your Makara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makara lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Makara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Makara in 1940 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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