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Machabee Family History

Machabee Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcabee, Machamer, Machacek, Mockabee, Macafee, Michael, Mabee, Mchale

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Where is the Machabee family from?

You can see how Machabee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machabee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Machabee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Machabee families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Machabee's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Machabee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machabee 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 Machabee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operatrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Machabee. 100% of Machabee women worked as an Operatrice.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operatrice
    100%

What Machabee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Machabee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machabee 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Machabee. 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 54 military records available for the last name Machabee. For the veterans among your Machabee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machabee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Machabee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Machabee in 1966 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machabee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machabee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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