This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Matree family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Matree Family History

Matree 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: Matre, Maree, Marie, Mabee, Matte, Maurer, Mares, Maire, Lagree

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Matree family from?

You can see how Matree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matree family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Matree families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Matree family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Matree's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Matree families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Matree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Matree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matree census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Matree

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Matree. 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.

View all Matree immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Matree. For the veterans among your Matree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matree military records

You've only scratched the surface of Matree family history

Discover More

What is the average Matree lifespan?

Average Matree life expectancy in 2001 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matree 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matree family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial