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Matear Family History

Matear Surname Meaning

an Ulster anglicization of Mac an tSaoir see McAteer.

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


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Where is the Matear family from?

You can see how Matear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matear family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matear families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Matear families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Matear's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Matear families in 1881.
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What did your Matear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Office Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matear. 50% of Matear women worked as an Office Cleaner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Office Cleaner
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Matear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Matear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matear 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Matear. 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 34 military records available for the last name Matear. For the veterans among your Matear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matear lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Matear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Matear in 1980 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matear 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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