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Matsche Family History

Matsche 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: Masch, Metsch, Mathe, Malsch, Mitschke, Asche, Matocha, Patschke

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Where is the Matsche family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matsche. 50% of Matsche men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matsche women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Matsche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Matsche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsche 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Matsche. 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 144 military records available for the last name Matsche. For the veterans among your Matsche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsche lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Matsche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matsche in 1970 was 72, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matsche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsche 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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