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Matott Family History

Matott Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Méthot (see Methot) reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Matott family from?

You can see how Matott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Matott family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Matott's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matott 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 Matott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerking were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matott. 42% of Matott men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matott women worked as a Clerking.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Baker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerking
    100%

What Matott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matott 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Matott. 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 350 military records available for the last name Matott. For the veterans among your Matott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matott lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Matott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matott in 1948 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matott 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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