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Machie Family History

Machie 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: Machi, Machin, Mathie, Mackie, Michie, Machia, Macie, Marie, Mach

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Where is the Machie family from?

You can see how Machie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 8 Machie families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Machie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Machie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machie. 34% of Machie men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Machie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machie were Salesman and Servant. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Machie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Machie. 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 150 military records available for the last name Machie. For the veterans among your Machie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Machie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Machie in 1964 was 80, and 90 in 2002.

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