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Matrose Family History

Matrose 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: Marose, Matrone, Larose, Mavros, Patrone, Melrose, Matos, Matras

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Where is the Matrose family from?

You can see how Matrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Matrose families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Matrose family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matrose's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Matrose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matrose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Matrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrose 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Matrose. 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 9 military records available for the last name Matrose. For the veterans among your Matrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrose lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Matrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matrose in 1978 was 80, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrose 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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