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Mcmachin Family History

Mcmachin 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: Mceachin, Mcmackin, Mcmahon, Machin, Mcmartin, Mcmichen, Mcmahen

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Where is the Mcmachin family from?

You can see how Mcmachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmachin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmachin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcmachin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmachin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcmachin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmachin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmachin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Mcmachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmachin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcmachin. 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 Mcmachin. For the veterans among your Mcmachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmachin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Mcmachin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcmachin in 1971 was 85, and 86 in 1975.

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