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Makaiwa Family History

Makaiwa 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: Maekawa, Makara, Maki, Makin, Sakai, Araiza, Madeira, Maria, Kagawa

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Where is the Makaiwa family from?

You can see how Makaiwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makaiwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Makaiwa families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Makaiwa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Makaiwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makaiwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makaiwa ancestors do for a living?

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

What Makaiwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Makaiwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makaiwa 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Makaiwa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Makaiwa. For the veterans among your Makaiwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makaiwa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Makaiwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Makaiwa in 1977 was 86, and 63 in 1997.

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