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Makishima Family History

Makishima 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: Nakashima, Takashima, Takeshita, Morishita, Fukushima, Kawashima

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Where is the Makishima family from?

You can see how Makishima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makishima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Makishima families living in California. This was about 92% of all the recorded Makishima's in USA. California had the highest population of Makishima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makishima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makishima ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Makishima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makishima 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Makishima. 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 114 military records available for the last name Makishima. For the veterans among your Makishima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makishima lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Makishima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Makishima in 1955 was 50, and 100 in 2004.

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