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Mcmakin Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McMackin .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcmaken, Mcmain, Mcfadin, Mcmahen, Mcmahan, Mcmackin, Mclain, Mckain

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Where is the Mcmakin family from?

You can see how Mcmakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mcmakin families living in Indiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mcmakin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcmakin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmakin. 32% of Mcmakin men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Mcmakin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmakin were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcmakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmakin 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Mcmakin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcmakin. For the veterans among your Mcmakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmakin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcmakin in 1943 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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