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Matlee Family History

Matlee 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: Atlee, Matley, Manley, Mallet, Mabee, Matte, Marley, Marler, Malek

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Where is the Matlee family from?

You can see how Matlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlee family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Matlee family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlee's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matlee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlee 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 36 census records available for the last name Matlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Matlee. 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 9 military records available for the last name Matlee. For the veterans among your Matlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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