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Matley Family History

Matley Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various minor places called Matley in particular Matley in Greater Manchester, Matley Heath and Matley Wood in Hampshire, or Matley Moor in Derbyshire.

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


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Where is the Matley family from?

You can see how Matley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 230 Matley families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Matley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matley families in 1891.
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What did your Matley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matley. 25% of Matley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 79% of Matley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matley were Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Work and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Cotton Spinner
    19%
  • Coal Hewer (below) Heavy Work
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Matley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Matley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matley 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Matley. 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 931 military records available for the last name Matley. For the veterans among your Matley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Matley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matley in 1960 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matley 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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