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Matcheck Family History

Matcheck Name 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: Matchett, Matthew, Marchese, Mather, Machak, Hatcher, Scheck

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Where is the Matcheck family from?

You can see how Matcheck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcheck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matcheck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Matcheck families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Matcheck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Matcheck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcheck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matcheck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matcheck. 100% of Matcheck 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 67 census records available for the last name Matcheck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcheck 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Matcheck. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matcheck. For the veterans among your Matcheck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcheck lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Matcheck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matcheck in 1990 was 92, and 75 in 2001.

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