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Origins of the Makhan surname

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About the Makhans

We have a total number of 24 records for people with the last name Makhan.

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Where do most Makhans live?

In 1921, most Makhans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Makhans

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13 records for the Makhan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1914.

Who were Makhans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Makhan first names?

  • Singh
  • John
  • Margaret H
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Makhans

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

Common Female occupations for Makhans in 1921
Wife Of Agricultural Labourer

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Common Male occupations for Makhans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

1

Boot Closer

1

Boot Closer Apprentice

1

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