Origins of the Makins surname
About the Makinses
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Interesting facts about Makins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Makins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Makins first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Makinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Makinses in 1921
Dressmaker
13
House Servant
8
Living On Own Means
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Housekeeper
7
Common male occupations for Makinses in 1921
Farmer
28
Farm Labourer
15
Agricultural Labourer
11
Grocer
8
Farmers Son
7
