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Machlied Family History

Machlied 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: Mackley, Machi, Mahler, Mechler, Schlief, Machin, Mahle, Macher

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Where is the Machlied family from?

You can see how Machlied families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machlied family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Machlied families living in Washington. This was about 60% of all the recorded Machlied's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Machlied families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machlied surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machlied ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Machlied. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machlied 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Machlied. 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 13 military records available for the last name Machlied. For the veterans among your Machlied ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machlied lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Machlied life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Machlied in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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