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Macher Family History

Macher Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Machern for example one near Leipzig. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with māg ‘kinsman’ or magan ‘might’ + hari ‘army’. German: nickname from Middle High German macher ‘doer’. Scottish: Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Gille Cairge (see McHarg ).

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


Similar surnames: Bacher, Mascher, Mander, Lacher, Rachel, Ascher, Maher, Majcher

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Where is the Macher family from?

You can see how Macher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Macher families living in British Columbia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Macher's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Macher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macher. 50% of Macher 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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Macher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macher 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Macher. For the veterans among your Macher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Macher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Macher in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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