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Machinsky Family History

Machinsky 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: Malinsky, Kuchinsky, Lashinsky, Mawhinney, Malinski, Minsky

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Where is the Machinsky family from?

You can see how Machinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Machinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Machinsky families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Machinsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Machinsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machinsky 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 Machinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machinsky. 64% of Machinsky men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Machinsky women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machinsky were Farmer and Machine Operator.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Machinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Machinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machinsky 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Machinsky. 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 157 military records available for the last name Machinsky. For the veterans among your Machinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machinsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Machinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Machinsky in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machinsky 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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