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Machain Family History

Machain Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Matxain a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with a diminutive of the personal name Martin .

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


Similar surnames: Machin, Machan, Macbain, Mathai, Machi, Mahan, Machak, Macha, Machart

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Where is the Machain family from?

You can see how Machain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Machain families living in Mississippi. This was about 23% of all the recorded Machain's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Machain families in 1920.
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What did your Machain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machain. 60% of Machain men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Machain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machain 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Machain. 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 41 military records available for the last name Machain. For the veterans among your Machain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Machain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Machain in 1965 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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