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The earliest occurrence of the Makin surname in our family history documents is from 1380, and we currently have 89,509 records where Makin appears . Here are a few more facts to get you started…
119 Makins were recorded as labourers in the 1901 Census.
In the early 1900s Makins were most likely to live in Lancashire.
Not all Makins were law-abiding. We found 126 in criminal records.
209 Makins served in the First World War.
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