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Machelor Family History

Machelor 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: Bachelor, Batchelor, Macher, Machemer, Macho, Bacher, Rachel, Kachel

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Where is the Machelor family from?

You can see how Machelor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machelor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Machelor family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Machelor's in USA. New York had the highest population of Machelor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machelor 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 11 census records available for the last name Machelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machelor 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Machelor. 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 Machelor. For the veterans among your Machelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machelor lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Machelor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Machelor in 1978 was 57, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machelor 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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