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Matchneer Family History

Matchneer 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: Mitchner, Mather, Marschner, Taschner, Hatcher, Katcher, Macher

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Where is the Matchneer family from?

You can see how Matchneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchneer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matchneer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Matchneer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matchneer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matchneer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchneer 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 28 census records available for the last name Matchneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchneer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Matchneer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Matchneer. For the veterans among your Matchneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchneer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Matchneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Matchneer in 1967 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchneer 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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