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Machen Family History

Machen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mason from the Middle English form machun (derived from Old French machun).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Machen family from?

You can see how Machen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Machen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 251 Machen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Machen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Machen families in 1891.
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What did your Machen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Machen. 42% of Machen men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Machen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machen were Carpenter Retired and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • School Porter
    12%
  • Painter decorator
    12%
  • Carpenter Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Machen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Machen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Machen. 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 30,000 military records available for the last name Machen. For the veterans among your Machen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Machen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Machen in 1943 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machen 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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