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Matland Family History

Matland Surname Meaning

see Maitland.

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


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Where is the Matland family from?

You can see how Matland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Matland families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matland 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 Matland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matland. 100% of Matland 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matland 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Matland. 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 59 military records available for the last name Matland. For the veterans among your Matland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matland lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Matland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matland in 1956 was 40, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matland 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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