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Machenry Family History

Machenry 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: Mchenry, Macher, Matheny, Machen, Zachery, Tacheny, Matheney, Henry

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Where is the Machenry family from?

You can see how Machenry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machenry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Machenry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Machenry families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Machenry's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Machenry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machenry 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 445 census records available for the last name Machenry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machenry 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Machenry. 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 64 military records available for the last name Machenry. For the veterans among your Machenry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machenry lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Machenry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Machenry in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machenry 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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