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Machett Family History

Machett Surname Meaning

see Madgett and Matchett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Machett family from?

You can see how Machett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Machett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Machett families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Machett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Machett families in 1891.
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What did your Machett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machett. 100% of Machett men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machett women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Machett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Machett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machett 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Machett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Machett. For the veterans among your Machett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Machett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Machett in 1969 was 80, and 71 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machett 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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