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Macholz Family History

Macholz 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: Macho, Machala, Machon, Wachholz, Nabholz, Kamholz, Scholz, Bucholz

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Where is the Macholz family from?

You can see how Macholz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macholz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Macholz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Macholz family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Macholz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Macholz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macholz 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 Macholz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macholz. 34% of Macholz men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Macholz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Macholz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macholz 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Macholz. 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 277 military records available for the last name Macholz. For the veterans among your Macholz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macholz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macholz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macholz in 1963 was 74, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macholz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macholz 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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