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Matchett Family History

Matchett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Madgett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matchett family from?

You can see how Matchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Matchett families living in Lancashire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Matchett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matchett families in 1891.
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What did your Matchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Face Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matchett. 100% of Matchett men worked as a Coal Face Worker and 86% of Matchett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Face Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Matchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matchett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Matchett. For the veterans among your Matchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Matchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matchett in 1949 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchett 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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