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Makerow Family History

Makerow 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: Mckerrow, Maker, Madero, Marrow, Damerow, Baker, Marker, Barrow

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Where is the Makerow family from?

You can see how Makerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makerow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Makerow families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Makerow's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Makerow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makerow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makerow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Makerow. 100% of Makerow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Makerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makerow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Makerow. 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 military records available for the last name Makerow. For the veterans among your Makerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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