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Makinak Family History

Makinak 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: Malinak, Makin, Makinen, Malina, Macina, Makino, Manak, Marina

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

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Makinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makinak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Makinak. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Makinak. For the veterans among your Makinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makinak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Makinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makinak in 1955 was 63, and 100 in 2004.

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