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Maechtle Family History

Maechtle 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: Baechle, Kaechele, Bechtle, Mehle, Marchal, Marchese, Mchale

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Where is the Maechtle family from?

You can see how Maechtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maechtle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Maechtle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Maechtle family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maechtle's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maechtle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maechtle 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 Maechtle ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Maechtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Maechtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maechtle 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Maechtle. 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 61 military records available for the last name Maechtle. For the veterans among your Maechtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maechtle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Maechtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maechtle in 1963 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maechtle 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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