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Machion Family History

Machion 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, Machon, Macho, Macon, Machi, Mackin, Marmion, Vachon

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Where is the Machion family from?

You can see how Machion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Machion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Machion families living in Yorkshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Machion's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Machion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Machion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machion 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Machion. 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 13 military records available for the last name Machion. For the veterans among your Machion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machion lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Machion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Machion in 1978 was 53, and 72 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machion 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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