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Matchie Family History

Matchie 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: Mathie, Machi, Mathre, Macchia, Machin, Mathe, Macchi, Mathia, Mathis

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Where is the Matchie family from?

You can see how Matchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Matchie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Matchie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Matchie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchie 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 Matchie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matchie. 60% of Matchie men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Matchie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Matchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Matchie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Matchie. For the veterans among your Matchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Matchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Matchie in 1955 was 34, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matchie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchie 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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