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Machat Family History

Machat 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: Lachat, Machak, Macha, Machart, Macht, Machan, Machac, Mach, Achatz

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Where is the Machat family from?

You can see how Machat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Machat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Machat families living in Kansas. This was about 90% of all the recorded Machat's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Machat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machat 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 Machat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machat. 50% of Machat men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Machat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Machat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machat 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Machat. 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 89 military records available for the last name Machat. For the veterans among your Machat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Machat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Machat in 1965 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machat 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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