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Makinson Family History

Makinson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Makin

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


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Where is the Makinson family from?

You can see how Makinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Makinson family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Makinson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Makinson families in 1911.
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What did your Makinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Makinson. 60% of Makinson 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Makinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Makinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Makinson. For the veterans among your Makinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makinson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Makinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Makinson in 1951 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makinson 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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