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Machalk Family History

Machalk 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: Machak, Machala, Michalk, Marchal, Schalk, Mayhall, Mchale, Chalk

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Where is the Machalk family from?

You can see how Machalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Machalk families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Machalk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Machalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machalk 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 57 census records available for the last name Machalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machalk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Machalk. 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 25 military records available for the last name Machalk. For the veterans among your Machalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machalk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Machalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Machalk in 1967 was 39, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machalk 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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