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Makrs Family History

Makrs 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: Mars, Makos, Makris, Mairs, Marrs, Mark, Maki, Mari, Maras, Mak

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Where is the Makrs family from?

You can see how Makrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makrs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Makrs family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Makrs's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Makrs families in 1880.
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What did your Makrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makrs. 100% of Makrs women worked as a Bench Work. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Makrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makrs 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Makrs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Makrs. For the veterans among your Makrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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