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Matcham Family History

Matcham Surname Meaning

despite having the appearance of a locative name this is probably a variant of Machin (compare Machan and Matchan).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matcham family from?

You can see how Matcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Matcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Matcham families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Matcham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Matcham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matcham. 12% of Matcham men worked as a Plumber and 83% of Matcham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matcham were Railway Signalman and Invalid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    12%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Railway Signalman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
  • Invalid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Matcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matcham. 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 514 military records available for the last name Matcham. For the veterans among your Matcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matcham in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matcham 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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