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Maatman Family History

Maatman 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: Maltman, Markman, Oatman, Mittman, Hartman, Gartman, Marsman, Baalman

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Where is the Maatman family from?

You can see how Maatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Maatman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Maatman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maatman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maatman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maatman 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 Maatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maatman. 60% of Maatman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Maatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Maatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maatman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Maatman. 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 90 military records available for the last name Maatman. For the veterans among your Maatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maatman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Maatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Maatman in 1947 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maatman 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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