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Machalski Family History

Machalski 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: Michalski, Pacholski, Machowski, Puchalski, Buchalski, Mastalski

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Where is the Machalski family from?

You can see how Machalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Machalski families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Machalski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Machalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Machalski. 34% of Machalski men worked as a Tailor. .

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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

  • Tailor
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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What Machalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Machalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machalski 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Machalski. 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 33 military records available for the last name Machalski. For the veterans among your Machalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machalski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Machalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Machalski in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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