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Matcke Family History

Matcke 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: Mattke, Matzke, Macke, Matte, Marck, Mace, Mack, Mate, Backe, Muecke

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Where is the Matcke family from?

You can see how Matcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matcke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matcke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matcke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matcke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcke 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 98 census records available for the last name Matcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Matcke. 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 18 military records available for the last name Matcke. For the veterans among your Matcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcke lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Matcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Matcke in 1993 was 94, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matcke 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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