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Macherey Family History

Macherey 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: Macher, Matherly, Machemer, Zachery, Matheney, Mcsherry, Mayberry

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Where is the Macherey family from?

You can see how Macherey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macherey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Macherey families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Macherey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Macherey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macherey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macherey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Macherey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macherey 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Macherey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Macherey. For the veterans among your Macherey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macherey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Macherey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macherey in 1970 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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