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Makee Family History

Makee 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: Mabee, Maker, Markee, Magee, Maree, Mckee, Baker, Marker, Marie, Maki

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Where is the Makee family from?

You can see how Makee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Makee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Makee families living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Makee's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Makee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Makee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Makee. 38% of Makee men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Makee women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Makee were Farming and Laborer. .

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Makee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Makee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makee 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Makee. 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 248 military records available for the last name Makee. For the veterans among your Makee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Makee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makee in 1968 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

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