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Machias Family History

Machias Surname 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: Mathias, Macias, Machia, Machi, Machak, Macha, Matias, Masias

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Where is the Machias family from?

You can see how Machias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machias family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machias families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Machias families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Machias's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Machias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Machias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machias 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Machias. 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 12 military records available for the last name Machias. For the veterans among your Machias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machias lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Machias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Machias in 1973 was 68, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machias ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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