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Matchen Family History

Matchen 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: Machen, Patchen, Matthew, Mather, Hitchen, Hatcher, Kitchen, Mathew

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Where is the Matchen family from?

You can see how Matchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Matchen families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Matchen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matchen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchen 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 Matchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matchen. 53% of Matchen men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Matchen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matchen were Steam Fitter and Waitress.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Driver
    10%
  • Steam Fitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Matchen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Matchen. 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 176 military records available for the last name Matchen. For the veterans among your Matchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matchen in 1963 was 84, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matchen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchen 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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