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Makai Family History

Makai Name 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: Maki, Sakai, Nakai, Makar, Takai, Maka, Mukai, Kai, Mari, Maras

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Where is the Makai family from?

You can see how Makai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Makai families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makai's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Makai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Offie Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makai. 67% of Makai men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Makai women worked as an Offie Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Offie Clerk
    100%
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What Makai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Makai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makai 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Makai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Makai. For the veterans among your Makai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makai lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Makai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Makai in 1951 was 40, and 78 in 2003.

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