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Maketa Family History

Maketa 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: Makela, Taketa, Takeda, Manetta, Macera, Madera, Mikita, Nakata

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Where is the Maketa family from?

You can see how Maketa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maketa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maketa family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Maketa's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Maketa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maketa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maketa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maketa. 100% of Maketa 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Maketa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maketa 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Maketa. 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 37 military records available for the last name Maketa. For the veterans among your Maketa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maketa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maketa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maketa in 1970 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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