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Matchem Family History

Matchem 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: Mitchem, Matthew, Mather, Hatcher, Mathew, Katcher, Macher, Mathe

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Where is the Matchem family from?

You can see how Matchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matchem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matchem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Matchem families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Matchem's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Matchem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matchem 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 Matchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matchem. 100% of Matchem men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matchem 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Matchem. 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 73 military records available for the last name Matchem. For the veterans among your Matchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matchem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matchem in 1963 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matchem 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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