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Macchi Family History

Macchi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the old personal name Macco from Latin Maccus which occurs frequently in medieval documents.

Possibly a variant of Macchia.

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


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Where is the Macchi family from?

You can see how Macchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macchi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Macchi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Macchi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Macchi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macchi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macchi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macchi. 30% of Macchi men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Macchi women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macchi were Pressman and Sorter.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Orchardist
    8%
  • Pressman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Sorter
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macchi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macchi. 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 383 military records available for the last name Macchi. For the veterans among your Macchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macchi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Macchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macchi in 1957 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macchi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macchi 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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