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Mateer Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened form of McAteer .

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


Similar surnames: Mcteer, Mcateer, Teer, Mctier, Magner, Mcatee, Cater, Water, Mitter

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Where is the Mateer family from?

You can see how Mateer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mateer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Mateer families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mateer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mateer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mateer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mateer. 82% of Mateer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mateer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateer 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 Mateer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mateer. For the veterans among your Mateer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mateer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mateer in 1954 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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