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Matchell Family History

Matchell Surname Meaning

see Machell.

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


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Where is the Matchell family from?

You can see how Matchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Matchell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matchell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Matchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchell 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 Matchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matchell. 100% of Matchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Matchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchell 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Matchell. 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 350 military records available for the last name Matchell. For the veterans among your Matchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matchell in 1965 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchell 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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