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Machlis Family History

Machlis 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: Malis, Machi, Machin, Macklin, Rachlin, Machnik, Mathis, Mallis

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Where is the Machlis family from?

You can see how Machlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Machlis families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Machlis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Machlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machlis 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 Machlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machlis. 100% of Machlis men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Machlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machlis 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Machlis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Machlis. For the veterans among your Machlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machlis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Machlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Machlis in 1963 was 69, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machlis 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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