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Matcherson Family History

Matcherson 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: Matherson, Atcheson, Matheson, Matthewson, Mitchelson, Mathewson

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Where is the Matcherson family from?

You can see how Matcherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcherson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Matcherson families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Matcherson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matcherson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matcherson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcherson 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 30 census records available for the last name Matcherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcherson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Matcherson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Matcherson. For the veterans among your Matcherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcherson lifespan?

Average Matcherson life expectancy in 1967 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matcherson 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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