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Matravers Family History

Matravers Surname Meaning

from Mautravert in Chérencé-le-Héron (Manche).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matravers family from?

You can see how Matravers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matravers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matravers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Matravers families living in Somerset. This was about 55% of all the recorded Matravers's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Matravers families in 1891.
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What did your Matravers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matravers. 36% of Matravers men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Matravers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matravers were Wheelwright and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Window Cleaner
    22%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%
  • Wheelwright
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Passenger Lists

There are 115 immigration records available for the last name Matravers. 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 119 military records available for the last name Matravers. For the veterans among your Matravers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matravers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Matravers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Matravers in 1968 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

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