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Machnik Family History

Machnik Surname Meaning

Polish; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Machnyk); Czech (Machník): from a pet form of the personal name Mach.

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


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Where is the Machnik family from?

You can see how Machnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machnik family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Machnik families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Machnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Machnik families in 1880.
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What did your Machnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machnik. 60% of Machnik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Machnik women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machnik were Labor and Wrapper.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Candy Maker
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Wrapper
    50%

What Machnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Machnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machnik 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Machnik. 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 374 military records available for the last name Machnik. For the veterans among your Machnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machnik lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Machnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Machnik in 1954 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machnik 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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