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Mattoch Family History

Mattoch 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: Matto, Malloch, Matlock, Matocha, Mattos, Matton, Mattice, Mattick

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Where is the Mattoch family from?

You can see how Mattoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattoch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattoch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Mattoch families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattoch's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mattoch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattoch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mattoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Mattoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattoch 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mattoch. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mattoch. For the veterans among your Mattoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattoch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Mattoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mattoch in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattoch 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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