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Machnicki Family History

Machnicki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Machnice in Lower Silesian Voivodeship or maybe from Mechnice in Greater Poland Voivodeship named with the nickname or personal name Machna.

This name is derived from the verb machać, which means ‘to wave’ or ‘to wag.’

Alternatively, it could originate from a pet form of the personal name Maciej.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Machnicki family from?

You can see how Machnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Machnicki families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Machnicki's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Machnicki families in 1920.
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What did your Machnicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machnicki. 50% of Machnicki men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Machnicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Machnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machnicki 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Machnicki. 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 161 military records available for the last name Machnicki. For the veterans among your Machnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machnicki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Machnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Machnicki in 1965 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

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