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Mattley Family History

Mattley Surname Meaning

see Matley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mattley family from?

You can see how Mattley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Mattley families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mattley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mattley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattley 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 Mattley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mattley. 50% of Mattley men worked as a Boot Repairer and 65% of Mattley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattley were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Boot Repairer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Household Duties
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Mattley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mattley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattley 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Mattley. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mattley. For the veterans among your Mattley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mattley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mattley in 1963 was 82, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mattley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattley 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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