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Matcham Family History

Matcham Name Meaning

despite having the appearance of a locative name this is probably a variant of Machin (compare Machan and Matchan ).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mitcham, Marchal, Mathai, Markham, Latham, Machak, Mancha, Macha

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Where is the Matcham family from?

You can see how Matcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Matcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Matcham families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matcham's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Matcham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matcham. 100% of Matcham 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Matcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matcham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 514 military records available for the last name Matcham. For the veterans among your Matcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matcham in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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