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Matchette Family History

Matchette Surname Meaning

English: variant of Madgett.

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


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Where is the Matchette family from?

You can see how Matchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Matchette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matchette families in 1891.
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What did your Matchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matchette. 40% of Matchette men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Matchette women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Machinist
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchette 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Matchette. 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 292 military records available for the last name Matchette. For the veterans among your Matchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Matchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Matchette in 1950 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchette 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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