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Machuca Family History

Machuca Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from machucar machacar ‘to squash to crush’ probably applied as a nickname for someone who was obstinate.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Machuca family from?

You can see how Machuca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machuca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Machuca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Machuca families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Machuca's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Machuca families in 1891.
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What did your Machuca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machuca. 33% of Machuca men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Machuca women worked as a Costurera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machuca were Miner and Farmer.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    34%
  • Novico
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Machuca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Machuca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machuca 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Machuca. 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 256 military records available for the last name Machuca. For the veterans among your Machuca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machuca lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Machuca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Machuca in 1956 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machuca 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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