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Matrow Family History

Matrow 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: Marrow, Barrow, Mitro, Trow, Mato, Carrow, Maron, Mavros, Marron

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Where is the Matrow family from?

You can see how Matrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matrow families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matrow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matrow 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 170 census records available for the last name Matrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Matrow. 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 31 military records available for the last name Matrow. For the veterans among your Matrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Matrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Matrow in 1968 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrow 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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