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Makamura Family History

Makamura 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: Nakamura, Yamamura, Kawamura, Okamura, Makara, Tamura, Kamara

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Where is the Makamura family from?

You can see how Makamura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makamura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Makamura families living in California. This was about 55% of all the recorded Makamura's in USA. California had the highest population of Makamura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makamura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makamura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makamura. 38% of Makamura men worked as a Hired Hand. .

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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

  • Hired Hand
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Makamura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makamura 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Makamura. 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 14 military records available for the last name Makamura. For the veterans among your Makamura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makamura lifespan?

Average Makamura life expectancy in 1978 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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