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Matchus Family History

Matchus 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: Mathus, Matus, Mathur, Bacchus, Eachus, Mathes, Mathis, Matthes

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Where is the Matchus family from?

You can see how Matchus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matchus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matchus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchus 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 52 census records available for the last name Matchus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Matchus. 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 Matchus. For the veterans among your Matchus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Matchus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matchus in 1981 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchus 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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