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Machetta Family History

Machetta 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: Marchetta, Manetta, Accetta, Michetti, Marchetti, Matchett, Marietta

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Where is the Machetta family from?

You can see how Machetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machetta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Machetta families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Machetta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Machetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Machetta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Machetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Machetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machetta 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Machetta. 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 32 military records available for the last name Machetta. For the veterans among your Machetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machetta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Machetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Machetta in 1957 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machetta 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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