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Makins Family History

Makins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Makin 1 and 2 with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Mackins.

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


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Where is the Makins family from?

You can see how Makins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 74 Makins families living in Ontario. This was about 99% of all the recorded Makins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Makins families in 1911.
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What did your Makins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Makins. 64% of Makins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Makins women worked as a Student.

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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
    64%
  • Labourer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Makins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makins 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Makins. 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 918 military records available for the last name Makins. For the veterans among your Makins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makins lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Makins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Makins in 1959 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makins 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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