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Matchuk Family History

Matchuk 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: Marchuk, Machak, Mathur, Sawchuk, Matczak, Mathus, Marchak, Mitchum

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Where is the Matchuk family from?

You can see how Matchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matchuk families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matchuk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matchuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matchuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Matchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchuk 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Matchuk. 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 22 military records available for the last name Matchuk. For the veterans among your Matchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchuk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Matchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Matchuk in 1964 was 85, and 58 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchuk 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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