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Machalow Family History

Machalow 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: Machado, Machala, Schalow, Macho, Marchal, Mayhall, Mchale, Machak

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machalow 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 9 census records available for the last name Machalow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machalow 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Machalow. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Machalow. For the veterans among your Machalow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machalow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Machalow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Machalow in 1963 was 72, and 42 in 1991.

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