Origins of the Makar surname

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    In 1921, most Makars lived in north-west

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    260 Makar Travel & migration records
    39 Makars found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Makar

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Makars

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Makars in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    4

    Servant

    2

    Bookkeepers And Cashiers

    1

    Cotton Winder

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Common male occupations for Makars in 1921

    Tinsmiths

    3

    Basket Maker

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Unskilled Occupations In Production Of Rubber Goods

    2

    Captain Yeomanry

    1

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