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Matern Family History

Matern Surname Meaning

German and Dutch (of German origin): variant of Mattern. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Matern family from?

You can see how Matern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Matern families living in Durham. This was about 56% of all the recorded Matern's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Matern families in 1891.
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What did your Matern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matern. 20% of Matern men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Matern women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matern were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matern 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Matern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matern. For the veterans among your Matern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matern in 1963 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matern 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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