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
Agricultural Labourer 11
Independent 9
Farmer 8
Female Servant 7
Labourer 7
Male Servant 3
Ag Labourer 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Coal Miner 2
Tanner 2
Taylor 2
Clerk 2
Water Man 1
Pensioner 1
Shoe Maker Apprentice 1
Lace Maker 1
Private In The Army 1
Agricutural Labourer 1
Hemp Dresser 1
Prisoner Labourer 1
Draper Apprentice 1
Journeyman 1
Patient Gentleman 1
School Master 1
Tailor 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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