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Matchett Name Meaning

English: variant of Madgett .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matchette, Patchett, Mathe, Marchetti, Gatchell, Mathes, Hatchett

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Where is the Matchett family from?

You can see how Matchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 104 Matchett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Matchett's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Matchett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matchett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Matchett. 49% of Matchett men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Matchett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matchett were Laborer and Hairdresser. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Income
    19%
  • Hairdresser
    19%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Matchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchett 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matchett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Matchett. For the veterans among your Matchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchett lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Matchett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matchett in 1949 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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