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Majchen Family History

Majchen 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: Machen, Majcher, Machin, Macher, Achen, Machon, Sachen, Macken

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Where is the Majchen family from?

You can see how Majchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majchen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Majchen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Majchen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Majchen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majchen 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 6 census records available for the last name Majchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majchen 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 Majchen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Majchen. For the veterans among your Majchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majchen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Majchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Majchen in 1966 was 46, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majchen 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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