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Matron Family History

Matron 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: Maron, Marron, Patron, Matrone, Madron, Catron, Matson, Matton, Baron

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Where is the Matron family from?

You can see how Matron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Matron families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Matron's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matron 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 Matron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matron. 100% of Matron 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Matron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matron 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Matron. 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 653 military records available for the last name Matron. For the veterans among your Matron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matron lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Matron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matron in 1971 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matron 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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