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Matross Family History

Matross 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: Manross, Mavros, Matos, Matras, Marose, Matrone, Matous, Tross

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Where is the Matross family from?

You can see how Matross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matross family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matross family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matross 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 92 census records available for the last name Matross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matross 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Matross. 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 43 military records available for the last name Matross. For the veterans among your Matross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matross lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matross in 1963 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matross 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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