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Makitra Family History

Makitra 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: Mikita, Maita, Mitra, Maitre, Magiera, Makara, Maki, Taira, Mira

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Where is the Makitra family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makitra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Makitra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makitra. 100% of Makitra men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Makitra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makitra 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Makitra. 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 27 military records available for the last name Makitra. For the veterans among your Makitra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makitra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Makitra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Makitra in 1971 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

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