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Machaen Family History

Machaen 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: Machen, Machan, Michael, Mahan, Machak, Macha, Machart, Machado

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Where is the Machaen family from?

You can see how Machaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machaen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Machaen families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Machaen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Machaen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Machaen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Machaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machaen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Machaen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Machaen. For the veterans among your Machaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machaen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Machaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Machaen in 1973 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machaen 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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