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Machovec Family History

Machovec Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: patronymic from the personal name Mach

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


Similar surnames: Machon, Machac, Michalec, Markovic, Marovich, Jackovich, Machamer

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Where is the Machovec family from?

You can see how Machovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machovec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Machovec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Machovec families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Machovec's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Machovec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machovec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machovec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machovec. 57% of Machovec men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Machovec women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machovec were Farm Hand and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machovec 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Machovec. 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 343 military records available for the last name Machovec. For the veterans among your Machovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machovec lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Machovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Machovec in 1956 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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