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Machiel Family History

Machiel 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: Maciel, Michael, Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Machi, Wachtel, Machin

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Where is the Machiel family from?

You can see how Machiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machiel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Machiel family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Machiel's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Machiel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Machiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machiel 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Machiel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Machiel. For the veterans among your Machiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machiel lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Machiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Machiel in 1996 was 94, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machiel 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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