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Machata Family History

Machata 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: Machala, Achatz, Lachat, Machak, Macha, Machart, Machuga, Machado

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Where is the Machata family from?

You can see how Machata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Machata families living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Machata's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Machata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machata 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 Machata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machata. 43% of Machata men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Machata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Machata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machata 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Machata. 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 31 military records available for the last name Machata. For the veterans among your Machata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Machata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Machata in 1963 was 92, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machata

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machata 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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