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Matchet Family History

Matchet Surname Meaning

see Madgett and Matchett.

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


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Where is the Matchet family from?

You can see how Matchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Matchet families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Matchet's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Matchet families in 1891.
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What did your Matchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matchet. 50% of Matchet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchet 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Matchet. 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 176 military records available for the last name Matchet. For the veterans among your Matchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Matchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Matchet in 1966 was 65, and 43 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchet 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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