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Macheta Family History

Macheta 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: Macera, Macha, Machuga, Marchetta, Macher, Macht, Machala, Machuca

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Where is the Macheta family from?

You can see how Macheta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macheta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Macheta families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macheta's in USA. California had the highest population of Macheta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macheta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macheta ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macheta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Macheta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macheta 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Macheta. 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 26 military records available for the last name Macheta. For the veterans among your Macheta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macheta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Macheta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macheta in 1973 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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