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Machle Family History

Machle 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: Mahle, Mehle, Mach, Macho, Mackley, Mace, Tache, Muhle, Machi, Mchale

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Where is the Machle family from?

You can see how Machle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Machle families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Machle's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Machle families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machle 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 Machle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machle. 63% of Machle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Machle women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Truck Driver
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Machle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Machle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machle 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Machle. 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 75 military records available for the last name Machle. For the veterans among your Machle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Machle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Machle in 1965 was 40, and 44 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machle 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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