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Makena Family History

Makena 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: Malena, Makela, Makin, Mayen, Takeda, Manna, Macera, Melena, Cadena

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Where is the Makena family from?

You can see how Makena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Makena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Makena family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Makena's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Makena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Makena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makena 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Makena. 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 8 military records available for the last name Makena. For the veterans among your Makena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makena lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Makena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Makena in 1991 was 43, and 41 in 2003.

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