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Where is the Machuga family from?

You can see how Machuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machuga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machuga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Machuga families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Machuga's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Machuga families in 1920.
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What did your Machuga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Machuga. 50% of Machuga men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Machuga women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Machuga were Barber and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Machuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machuga 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Machuga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 262 military records available for the last name Machuga. For the veterans among your Machuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machuga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Machuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Machuga in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machuga 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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