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Makiney Family History

Makiney 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: Makinen, Mckinney, Makin, Maline, Maine, Makino, Mariner, Gainey

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Where is the Makiney family from?

You can see how Makiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makiney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Makiney families living in West Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Makiney's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Makiney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makiney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Makiney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Makiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makiney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Makiney. 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 Makiney. For the veterans among your Makiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makiney lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Makiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makiney in 1984 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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