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Machette Family History

Machette 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: Matchette, Pichette, Majette, Marchetta, Malette, Racette, Mayette

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Where is the Machette family from?

You can see how Machette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Machette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Machette family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Machette's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Machette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machette. 50% of Machette men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Machette women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machette 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Machette. 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 196 military records available for the last name Machette. For the veterans among your Machette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machette lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Machette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Machette in 1962 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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