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Machemer Family History

Machemer Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed of magan ‘might’ or māg ‘kinsman’ + māri mēri ‘famous’.

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


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Where is the Machemer family from?

You can see how Machemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Machemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Machemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Machemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Machemer families in 1840.
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What did your Machemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machemer. 24% of Machemer men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Machemer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machemer were Salesman and Looper.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Mail Carrier
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Looper
    29%

What Machemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Machemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machemer 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Machemer. 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 Machemer. For the veterans among your Machemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Machemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Machemer in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machemer 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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