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Machael Family History

Machael 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: Michael, Marchal, Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Raphael, Mayhall, Machak

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Where is the Machael family from?

You can see how Machael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machael family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Machael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Machael family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Machael's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Machael families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machael 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 Machael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machael. 50% of Machael men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machael women worked as a Nurse.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Hired Hand
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Machael family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Machael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machael 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Machael. 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 82 military records available for the last name Machael. For the veterans among your Machael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machael lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Machael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Machael in 1959 was 40, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machael 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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