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Machia Family History

Machia Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Macchia. Altered form of French Messier.

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


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Where is the Machia family from?

You can see how Machia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Machia families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Machia's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Machia families in 1891.
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What did your Machia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machia. 49% of Machia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machia women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Machia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machia 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 Machia. 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 239 military records available for the last name Machia. For the veterans among your Machia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Machia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Machia in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machia 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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