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Matchan Family History

Matchan Surname Meaning

see Machin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matchan family from?

You can see how Matchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matchan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Matchan families living in Dorset. This was about 17% of all the recorded Matchan's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Matchan families in 1891.
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What did your Matchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matchan. 100% of Matchan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Matchan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchan 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Matchan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Matchan. For the veterans among your Matchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Matchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matchan in 1970 was 87, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchan 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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