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Machler Family History

Machler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mahler, Mechler, Macher, Mackler, Michler, Bachler, Achter, Bacher

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Where is the Machler family from?

You can see how Machler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Machler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Machler families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Machler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Machler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machler 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 Machler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machler. 48% of Machler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Machler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machler were Farm Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Machler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machler 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Machler. 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 292 military records available for the last name Machler. For the veterans among your Machler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Machler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Machler in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machler 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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