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Machiels Family History

Machiels 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: Michiels, Maciel, Michaels, Mathies, Michels, Rachels, Michael

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Where is the Machiels family from?

You can see how Machiels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machiels family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Machiels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Machiels families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Machiels's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Machiels families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machiels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machiels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Machiels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machiels 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Machiels. 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 4 military records available for the last name Machiels. For the veterans among your Machiels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machiels lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Machiels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Machiels in 1978 was 99, and 61 in 2004.

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