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Matner Family History

Matner 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: Mather, Matter, Manner, Matzner, Maner, Marner, Ratner, Latner

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Where is the Matner family from?

You can see how Matner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Matner families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Matner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matner 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 Matner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matner. 100% of Matner 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
    100%

What Matner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Matner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matner 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Matner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Matner. For the veterans among your Matner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Matner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matner in 1984 was 71, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matner 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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