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Maken Family History

Maken Name Meaning

see Makin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Makin, Mayen, Maren, Marken, Maben, Aken, Maker, Macken, Malen, Maden

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Where is the Maken family from?

You can see how Maken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Maken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Maken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maken. 34% of Maken men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Maken women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maken were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maken 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Maken. 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 333 military records available for the last name Maken. For the veterans among your Maken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Maken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maken in 1962 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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