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Machacek Family History

Machacek Name Meaning

Czech (Macháček): from a pet form of Machač (see Machac ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Machac, Michalek, Pechacek, Malecek, Matejcek, Marecek, Janacek

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Where is the Machacek family from?

You can see how Machacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machacek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Machacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Machacek families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Machacek's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Machacek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Machacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machacek. 37% of Machacek men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Machacek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machacek were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Machacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machacek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 854 immigration records available for the last name Machacek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 779 military records available for the last name Machacek. For the veterans among your Machacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machacek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Machacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Machacek in 1954 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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