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Machis Family History

Machis 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, Mathis, Machia, Maphis, Macris, Sachs, Mach, Macho

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Where is the Machis family from?

You can see how Machis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Machis family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Machis's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Machis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machis 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 Machis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machis. 60% of Machis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machis 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
    60%
  • Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Machis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Machis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machis 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Machis. 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 65 military records available for the last name Machis. For the veterans among your Machis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Machis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Machis in 1967 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machis 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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