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Matchum Family History

Matchum 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: Mitchum, Mathur, Mitcham, Marchuk, Mathus, Mitchem, Marcum, Ketchum

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Where is the Matchum family from?

You can see how Matchum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Matchum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Matchum family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Matchum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchum 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 131 census records available for the last name Matchum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Matchum. 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 16 military records available for the last name Matchum. For the veterans among your Matchum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Matchum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Matchum in 1964 was 92, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchum 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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