Makins Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Makins Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Makins family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 5
Farmer 5
Cook Domestic 3
House Keeper 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
Carpenter 2
Clerk 2
House Maid Domestic 2
Servant Domestic 2
General Labourer 2
Grocer Shop 2
Labourer Forge 2
Straw Hat Blocker 2
Nurse Domestic 2
Net Braider Canvas 2
Railway Engine Stoker 2
Calender Man Dye Works 1
Clogger 1
Colliery Engine Winder Above Ground 1
Cotton Weaver Lenter 1
Dyer's Attendant 1
General Dealer 1
General Servant (domestic) 1
Domestic General Servant 1
Iron Platre Maker ? 1

Makins Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Meakins 86% 3,412
2 Makins 100% 2,506
3 Meekins 71% 630
4 Makens 83% 449

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The surname Makins is the 2nd most popular variant of Meakins.

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