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Matory Family History

Matory 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: Major, Bator, Mayor, Mato, Mallory, Matey, Mory, Amory, Matura

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Where is the Matory family from?

You can see how Matory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matory family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Matory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matory family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Matory's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Matory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matory 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 Matory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matory. 100% of Matory men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matory women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Matory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Matory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matory 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Matory. 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 26 military records available for the last name Matory. For the veterans among your Matory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matory lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Matory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matory in 1968 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matory 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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