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Matchka Family History

Matchka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mancha, Macha, Macchia, Mathia, Matocha, Maschke, Matuska, Matejka

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Where is the Matchka family from?

You can see how Matchka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchka family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Matchka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Matchka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Matchka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matchka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matchka. For the veterans among your Matchka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchka lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Matchka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Matchka in 1983 was 80, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchka 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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