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Makrides Family History

Makrides 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: Makris, Marines, Marie, Paredes, Madrid, Marien, Marden, Mares

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Where is the Makrides family from?

You can see how Makrides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makrides family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makrides family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makrides's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Makrides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makrides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Makrides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makrides 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Makrides. 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 44 military records available for the last name Makrides. For the veterans among your Makrides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makrides lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Makrides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Makrides in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makrides 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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