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Makra Family History

Makra 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: Marra, Mara, Maura, Maka, Makara, Mark, Maki, Mura, Mora, Bara

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Where is the Makra family from?

You can see how Makra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Makra family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Makra's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Makra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Makra ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Makra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makra 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Makra. 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 25 military records available for the last name Makra. For the veterans among your Makra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makra lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Makra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Makra in 1977 was 73, and 101 in 2003.

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