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Matchison Family History

Matchison 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: Atchison, Mathison, Murchison, Mattison, Mathieson, Mathiason

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Where is the Matchison family from?

You can see how Matchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matchison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Matchison families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matchison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Matchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchison 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Matchison. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matchison. For the veterans among your Matchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Matchison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Matchison in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchison 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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