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Matraves Family History

Matraves Surname Meaning

see Matravers.

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


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Where is the Matraves family from?

You can see how Matraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matraves family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Matraves families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Matraves's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Matraves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matraves 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 Matraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matraves. 100% of Matraves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Matraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matraves 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Matraves. 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 15 military records available for the last name Matraves. For the veterans among your Matraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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