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Machir Family History

Machir 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: Machi, Machin, Macher, Machia, Mach, Macho, Bachar, Bacher, Mair

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Where is the Machir family from?

You can see how Machir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machir family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Machir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Machir family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Machir's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Machir families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machir 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 Machir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machir. 34% of Machir men worked as a Fireman and 50% of Machir women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machir were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Fireman
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Machir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Machir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machir 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Machir. 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 67 military records available for the last name Machir. For the veterans among your Machir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machir lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Machir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Machir in 1970 was 83, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machir 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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