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Macheras Family History

Macheras Surname Meaning

Greek: occupational name for a knife maker

medieval Greek macheras from an agent noun derivative of classical Greek machaira ‘knife’.

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


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Where is the Macheras family from?

You can see how Macheras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macheras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macheras family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macheras's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Macheras families in 1920.
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What did your Macheras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macheras. 100% of Macheras men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Macheras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macheras 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Macheras. 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 104 military records available for the last name Macheras. For the veterans among your Macheras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macheras lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Macheras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Macheras in 1966 was 78, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macheras 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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