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Machleit Family History

Machleit 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: Mallet, Manheim, Mackley, Schlein, Machi, Mahler, Machart, Mechler

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Where is the Machleit family from?

You can see how Machleit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machleit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Machleit families living in Michigan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Machleit's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Machleit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machleit 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 Machleit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Machleit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Machleit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machleit 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Machleit. 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 52 military records available for the last name Machleit. For the veterans among your Machleit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machleit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Machleit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Machleit in 1962 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machleit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machleit 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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