Mach Family History

Mach Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, Polish, Ukrainian, and Sorbian: from the personal name Mach, a pet form of names beginning with Ma-, e.g. Matěj in Czech (see Matej), Martin in Slovak, and Maciej in Polish.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Mács: from a pet form of Máté or Mátyás, Hungarian forms of the personal name Matthew.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Mache ‘work’, one of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

For some families, it can also be derived from some Hebrew acronym.

English: unexplained. Vietnamese (Mạch): from the Chinese surname 麥, see Mai. Cambodian: written ម៉ាច, unexplained.

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

Similar surnames: Mech, Pach, Macha, Bach, Lach, Wach, Jach, Macho, Mace, Mich

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4K	Military Records
5K	Immigration Records
18K	Census and Voter Lists
15K	Member Trees

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Where is the Mach family from?

You can see how Mach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Mach families living in Manitoba. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mach's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mach families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mach 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 Mach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mach.

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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.

Farmer

56%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

17%

Clerk

12%

What Mach family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 18K census records available for the last name Mach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Mach. 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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Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Mach. For the veterans among your Mach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mach lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mach in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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Mach Surname Meaning

Czech, Slovak, Polish, Ukrainian, and Sorbian: from the personal name Mach, a pet form of names beginning with Ma-, e.g. Matěj in Czech (see Matej), Martin in Slovak, and Maciej in Polish.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Mács: from a pet form of Máté or Mátyás, Hungarian forms of the personal name Matthew.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Mache ‘work’, one of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

For some families, it can also be derived from some Hebrew acronym.

English: unexplained. Vietnamese (Mạch): from the Chinese surname 麥, see Mai. Cambodian: written ម៉ាច, unexplained.

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

Where is the Mach family from?

What did your Mach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mach.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

56%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

17%

Clerk

12%

What Mach family records will you find?

What is the average Mach lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mach in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

Mach Family History

Mach Surname Meaning

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What did your Mach ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Mach lifespan?

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Mach Surname Meaning

79,000 record(s) for Mach

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mach family from?

What did your Mach ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

What Mach family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mach family history

What is the average Mach lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mach family tree

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