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Machande Family History

Machande Name 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: Marchand, Machado, Bachand, Lachance, Machan, Marland, Chance

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Where is the Machande family from?

You can see how Machande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machande family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Machande families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Machande families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Machande's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Machande families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machande surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machande ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machande. 100% of Machande 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Machande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machande 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Machande. 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 41 military records available for the last name Machande. For the veterans among your Machande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machande lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Machande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Machande in 1966 was 72, and 66 in 2003.

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