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Matman Family History

Matman 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: Oatman, Maltman, Tatman, Patman, Maiman, Batman, Mitman, Eatman

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Where is the Matman family from?

You can see how Matman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Matman family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matman's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Matman families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Matman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matman 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Matman. 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 Matman. For the veterans among your Matman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matman lifespan?

Average Matman life expectancy in 1964 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matman 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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