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Matrae Family History

Matrae 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: Matras, Matre, Macrae, Marie, Maras, Matte, Mathai, Marra, Maire

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Where is the Matrae family from?

You can see how Matrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matrae family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Matrae's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Matrae families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Matrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrae 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Matrae. 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 Matrae. For the veterans among your Matrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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