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Machamer Family History

Machamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Machemer.

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


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Where is the Machamer family from?

You can see how Machamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machamer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Machamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Machamer families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Machamer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Machamer families in 1891.
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What did your Machamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machamer. 26% of Machamer men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Machamer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machamer were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Machamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Machamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machamer 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Machamer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Machamer. For the veterans among your Machamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machamer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Machamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Machamer in 1953 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machamer 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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