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Matier Family History

Matier Surname Meaning

see Matear.

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


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Where is the Matier family from?

You can see how Matier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Matier families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Matier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matier 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 Matier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matier. 67% of Matier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Matier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matier 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Matier. 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 365 military records available for the last name Matier. For the veterans among your Matier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matier in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matier 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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