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Machalek Family History

Machalek 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: Michalek, Machacek, Mchale, Machak, Machala, Mihalek, Michalec

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Where is the Machalek family from?

You can see how Machalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machalek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Machalek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Machalek family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Machalek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Machalek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machalek 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 Machalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machalek. 50% of Machalek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machalek women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Machalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Machalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machalek 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Machalek. 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 140 military records available for the last name Machalek. For the veterans among your Machalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machalek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Machalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Machalek in 1960 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machalek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machalek 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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