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Makinon Family History

Makinon 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: Makinen, Makino, Makinson, Makin, Maison, Maimon, Marino, Mckinnon

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Where is the Makinon family from?

You can see how Makinon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makinon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Makinon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Makinon families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Makinon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Makinon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Makinon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinon 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Makinon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Makinon. For the veterans among your Makinon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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