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Machlus Family History

Machlus 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: Mahlum, Eachus, Matheus, Macaluso, Mathus, Bachus, Sachs, Mach, Macho

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Where is the Machlus family from?

You can see how Machlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machlus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Machlus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Machlus family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Machlus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Machlus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machlus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Machlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machlus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Machlus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Machlus. For the veterans among your Machlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machlus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Machlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Machlus in 1969 was 86, and 85 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machlus 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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