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Machart Family History

Machart Name Meaning

Czech: from the ancient Germanic personal name Markhart composed of the elements marka ‘frontier’ + hart ‘hard strong’. French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements māg ‘relative kinsman’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Manhardt, Macher, Wichert, Zachar, Ahart, Macht, Machan, Bachar

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Where is the Machart family from?

You can see how Machart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Machart families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Machart's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Machart families in 1880.
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What did your Machart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machart. 43% of Machart men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machart 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Machart. 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 144 military records available for the last name Machart. For the veterans among your Machart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Machart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Machart in 1963 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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