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Maat Family History

Maat Surname Meaning

Dutch: from the personal name Maat a short form of Mathias (see Matthew) or with loss of -r- of Martin.

(Van der Maat): topographic name from maat made ‘hayfield meadow’.

nickname from maat ‘companion’.

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


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You can see how Maat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Maat families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maat's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Maat families in 1891.
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What did your Maat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maat. 100% of Maat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maat 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Maat. 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 644 military records available for the last name Maat. For the veterans among your Maat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Maat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Maat in 1965 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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