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Matere Family History

Matere 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: Mathre, Matre, Mater, Matera, Matern, Madere, Cater, Master, Mayer

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Where is the Matere family from?

You can see how Matere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matere family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Matere families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Matere families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matere's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matere families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Matere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matere 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Matere. 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 19 military records available for the last name Matere. For the veterans among your Matere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Matere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Matere in 1966 was 89, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matere 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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