Machine Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Machine Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Machine family

Profession Census Frequency
Male Servant 4
Gardener 3
Shoe Maker 3
Wheel Wright 2
Butcher 2
Farmer 2
Pupil & Boarder 2
Agricultural Labourer 1
Manufacturer 1
Basket Maker 1
Female Servant 1
Tailor 1
Brush Maker 1
Labourer 1
Saddler Journeyman 1
Tukes In Washing 1
Bachiller 1
Surgeon 1
Tanner 1
Independent 1
Sail Apprentice 1

Machine Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Machin 86% 21,100
2 Machen 71% 2,870
3 Machon 71% 2,659
4 Machan 71% 1,819
5 Meachin 71% 1,586
6 Machine 100% 850
7 Meachen 57% 773
8 Mechan 57% 525
9 Mechen 57% 190
10 Michan 57% 139
11 Mechin 71% 126
12 Mchone 71% 120
13 Meechan 43% 108
14 Meachan 57% 100

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The surname Machine is the 6th most popular variant of Machin.

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