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Machado Family History

Machado Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from machado ‘hatchet’ (a derivative of Macho ) probably a nickname but possibly also a habitational name as this word is also a common element of placenames.

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


Similar surnames: Macho, Machak, Macedo, Morgado, Macha, Machuca, Marcano, Machala

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Where is the Machado family from?

You can see how Machado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machado family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Machado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Machado families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Machado's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Machado families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Machado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machado. 18% of Machado men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Machado women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machado were Farm Laborer and Power Machine Operator. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    8%
  • Spinner
    6%
  • Seamstress
    5%
  • Power Machine Operator
    5%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Machado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machado 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Machado. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Machado. For the veterans among your Machado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machado lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Machado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Machado in 1942 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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