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Makris Family History

Makris Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname for a tall man from makrys ‘tall’ (from classical Greek makros ‘long’).

It can also be a shortened form of any of various derivatives of this word.

For example, one such derivative is Makrigiannis ‘tall John’.

This showcases how the term has evolved in usage over time.

Ultimately, it reflects both physical attributes and cultural naming practices.

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


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Where is the Makris family from?

You can see how Makris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Makris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Makris families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Makris's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Makris families in 1920.
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What did your Makris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makris. 18% of Makris men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Makris women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makris were Proprietor and Inspector.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Waiter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Inspector
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Makris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makris 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 Makris. 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 949 military records available for the last name Makris. For the veterans among your Makris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makris lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Makris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Makris in 1955 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makris 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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