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Machow Family History

Machow 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, Machon, Malchow, Zachow, Muchow, Rachow, Mach, Macon, Cahow

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Where is the Machow family from?

You can see how Machow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Machow families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Machow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Machow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machow 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 171 census records available for the last name Machow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machow 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Machow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Machow. For the veterans among your Machow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Machow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Machow in 1966 was 65, and 45 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machow 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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