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Matra Family History

Matra 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: Marra, Mara, Matura, Mata, Matta, Mitra, Matras, Maura, Matza, Batra

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Where is the Matra family from?

You can see how Matra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Matra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matra 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Matra. 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 82 military records available for the last name Matra. For the veterans among your Matra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Matra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matra in 1972 was 76, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matra 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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