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Mattey Family History

Mattey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mattie. Altered form of German Matthey or Mathey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mattey family from?

You can see how Mattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Mattey families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mattey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattey families in 1891.
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What did your Mattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mattey. 38% of Mattey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Mattey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattey were General Farm Worker and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    38%
  • General Labourer
    38%
  • General Farm Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Mattey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattey 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Mattey. 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 538 military records available for the last name Mattey. For the veterans among your Mattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mattey in 1954 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattey 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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