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Machby Family History

Machby 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: Mach, Macho, Machi, Machak, Mackey, Macha, Maltby, Machin, Hachey

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Where is the Machby family from?

You can see how Machby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Machby family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Machby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Machby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machby 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 38 census records available for the last name Machby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Machby. 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 6 military records available for the last name Machby. For the veterans among your Machby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Machby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Machby in 1979 was 84, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machby 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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