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Matchner Family History

Matchner 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 Matchner family from?

You can see how Matchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matchner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Matchner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Matchner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matchner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchner 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 193 census records available for the last name Matchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Matchner. 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 47 military records available for the last name Matchner. For the veterans among your Matchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matchner in 1963 was 82, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchner 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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