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Matchitt Family History

Matchitt 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: Matchett, Hatchett, Marchitto, Patchett, Matchette, Machi, Catching

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Where is the Matchitt family from?

You can see how Matchitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matchitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Matchitt families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchitt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Matchitt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchitt 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 598 census records available for the last name Matchitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchitt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Matchitt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Matchitt. For the veterans among your Matchitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1968, in the United States, Matchitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matchitt in 1967 was 68, and 95 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchitt 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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