Origins of the Maken surname
About the Makens
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Interesting facts about Maken
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Maken surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Makens most likely to marry?
Mc Makens
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Hautalas
Our tell us which families married Makens.
What are the most common Maken first names?
John
William
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Makens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Makens in 1921
Dressmaker
8
House Keeper
4
House Servant
4
At Home
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Common male occupations for Makens in 1921
Carter
6
Cotton Spinner
6
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5
Bleach Works
4
Coal Miner
4
