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Machac Name Meaning

Czech (Machač): from a pet form of the personal name Mach (see Mach ).

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


Similar surnames: Machan, Macha, Machak, Machala, Mach, Wacha, Machon, Vacha, Bacha

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Where is the Machac family from?

You can see how Machac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Machac families living in Texas. This was about 52% of all the recorded Machac's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Machac families in 1920.
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What did your Machac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machac. 54% of Machac men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Machac women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machac were Farm Labor and Beauty Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 792 census records available for the last name Machac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machac 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Machac. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Machac. For the veterans among your Machac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machac lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Machac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Machac in 1963 was 81, and 51 in 2004.

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