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Matrick Family History

Matrick 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: Patrick, Marick, Mattick, Metrick, Matlick, Merrick, Marck, Garrick

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Where is the Matrick family from?

You can see how Matrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Matrick family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matrick's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Matrick families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matrick 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 Matrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matrick. 60% of Matrick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Matrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Matrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrick 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Matrick. 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 33 military records available for the last name Matrick. For the veterans among your Matrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matrick in 1965 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrick 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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