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Machida Family History

Machida Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 町田 ‘rice paddy near the town’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan and the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Machida family from?

You can see how Machida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machida family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Machida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Machida families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Machida's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Machida families in 1911.
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What did your Machida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machida. 28% of Machida men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Machida women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Tractor Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Machida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Machida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machida 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 Machida. 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 174 military records available for the last name Machida. For the veterans among your Machida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machida lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Machida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Machida in 1964 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machida 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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