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Matriss Family History

Matriss 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: Matis, Maris, Makris, Matias, Mathias, Garriss, Matras, Mathis

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Where is the Matriss family from?

You can see how Matriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matriss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matriss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Matriss family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Matriss's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Matriss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Matriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matriss 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 Matriss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matriss. For the veterans among your Matriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matriss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Matriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matriss in 1967 was 61, and 68 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matriss 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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