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Matrin Family History

Matrin 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: Marin, Matlin, Matin, Maurin, Marrin, Maturin, Matkin, Martin, Marie

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Where is the Matrin family from?

You can see how Matrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matrin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Matrin family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matrin's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Matrin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matrin 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 178 census records available for the last name Matrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Matrin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Matrin. For the veterans among your Matrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1974, in the United States, Matrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Matrin in 1963 was 62, and 74 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrin 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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