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Matran Family History

Matran 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: Maran, Satran, Matras, Marin, Maras, Madan, Safran, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Matran family from?

You can see how Matran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Matran family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matran's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matran families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matran 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 Matran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matran. 100% of Matran men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Matran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Matran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matran 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Matran. 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 22 military records available for the last name Matran. For the veterans among your Matran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matran in 1965 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matran 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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