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Makita Family History

Makita 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: Mikita, Maita, Maki, Makin, Maria, Kita, Malina, Nakata, Maia, Macina

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Where is the Makita family from?

You can see how Makita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makita family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Makita family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Makita's in USA. New York had the highest population of Makita families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makita. 60% of Makita men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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What Makita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Makita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makita 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Makita. 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 79 military records available for the last name Makita. For the veterans among your Makita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makita lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Makita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makita in 1964 was 79, and 97 in 2003.

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