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Mats Family History

Mats 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: Mars, Mato, Matis, Maus, Mate, Mas, Matus, Matas, Mates, Mata

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Where is the Mats family from?

You can see how Mats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mats family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mats's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mats 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 Mats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mats. 100% of Mats men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mats women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mats 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Mats. 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 82 military records available for the last name Mats. For the veterans among your Mats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mats lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mats in 1973 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mats 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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