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Machtolff Family History

Machtolff 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: Macho, Wachtel, Aschoff, Karhoff, Malakoff, Schoeff, Macht, Machala

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Where is the Machtolff family from?

You can see how Machtolff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machtolff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Machtolff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Machtolff families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Machtolff's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Machtolff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machtolff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machtolff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machtolff. 100% of Machtolff men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Machtolff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machtolff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Machtolff. 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 62 military records available for the last name Machtolff. For the veterans among your Machtolff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machtolff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Machtolff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Machtolff in 1953 was 50, and 85 in 2002.

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