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Mcmachen Family History

Mcmachen 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: Mcmichen, Mcmahen, Mceachen, Mcmahon, Mceachern, Mceachin, Machen

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Where is the Mcmachen family from?

You can see how Mcmachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmachen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmachen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Mcmachen families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcmachen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcmachen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmachen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What Mcmachen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Mcmachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmachen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mcmachen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcmachen. For the veterans among your Mcmachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmachen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcmachen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcmachen in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmachen 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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