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Matche Family History

Matche 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: Mathe, Matthew, March, Mach, Macho, Matte, Mace, Tache, Hatch, Mather

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Where is the Matche family from?

You can see how Matche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matche families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Matche family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Matche's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Matche families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matche 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 Matche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matche. 60% of Matche men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matche women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Matche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Matche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matche 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Matche. 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 10 military records available for the last name Matche. For the veterans among your Matche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matche lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Matche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matche in 1988 was 7, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matche 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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