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Mattar Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and Lebanon):: variant of Muʿaṭṭar a surname based on Arabic muʿaṭṭar ‘perfumed scented’. alternatively a variant of Matar ‘rain’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Sattar, Matta, Attar, Matter, Antar, Matas, Natter, Matti, Matte

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Where is the Mattar family from?

You can see how Mattar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Mattar families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mattar's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mattar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mattar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattar. 67% of Mattar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mattar women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattar were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mattar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattar 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Mattar. 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 105 military records available for the last name Mattar. For the veterans among your Mattar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mattar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mattar in 1963 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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