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Machris Family History

Machris 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: Macris, Machi, Maris, Makris, Macari, Macri, Machin, Madaris, Chris

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Where is the Machris family from?

You can see how Machris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Machris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Machris family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Machris's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Machris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Machris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machris 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Machris. 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 18 military records available for the last name Machris. For the veterans among your Machris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Machris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Machris in 1967 was 69, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machris 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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