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Makey Family History

Makey Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Kent): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Makey family from?

You can see how Makey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Makey families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Makey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Makey families in 1911.
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What did your Makey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Makey. 35% of Makey men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Makey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Labourer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Student
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Makey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Makey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makey 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Makey. 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 694 military records available for the last name Makey. For the veterans among your Makey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Makey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Makey in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makey 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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