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Machinist Family History

Machinist 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: Machin, Maccini, Machnik, Marchini, Macinnis, Manis, Mains, Machi

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Where is the Machinist family from?

You can see how Machinist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machinist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Machinist families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Machinist's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Machinist families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Machinist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machinist 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Machinist. 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 133 military records available for the last name Machinist. For the veterans among your Machinist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machinist lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Machinist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Machinist in 1967 was 78, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machinist 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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