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Mattchen Family History

Mattchen 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: Matthew, Matthey, Machen, Mattsen, Matthes, Patchen, Matte, Mather

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Where is the Mattchen family from?

You can see how Mattchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattchen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mattchen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattchen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mattchen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattchen 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 27 census records available for the last name Mattchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattchen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mattchen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mattchen. For the veterans among your Mattchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattchen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Mattchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mattchen in 1983 was 82, and 63 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattchen 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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