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Matchar Family History

Matchar 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: Bachar, Marchal, Mathai, Mather, Machak, Hatcher, Mancha, Macha

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Where is the Matchar family from?

You can see how Matchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Matchar families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 8 Matchar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Matchar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchar 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 46 census records available for the last name Matchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Matchar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Matchar. For the veterans among your Matchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Matchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matchar in 1967 was 79, and 99 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchar 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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