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Machoy Family History

Machoy 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, Mach, Macon, Machi, Machak, Mackey, Macha, Mccoy

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Where is the Machoy family from?

You can see how Machoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machoy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Machoy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Machoy family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Machoy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Machoy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machoy 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 71 census records available for the last name Machoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machoy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Machoy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Machoy. For the veterans among your Machoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machoy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Machoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Machoy in 1984 was 88, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machoy 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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