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Matse Family History

Matse 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: Masse, Matte, Mate, Mase, Mathe, Maese, Matsen, Marse, Matre, Mayse

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Where is the Matse family from?

You can see how Matse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Matse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matse 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 Matse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Journey Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matse. 50% of Matse women worked as a Journey Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Journey Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Matse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Matse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matse 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Matse. 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 39 military records available for the last name Matse. For the veterans among your Matse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matse lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Matse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matse in 1959 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matse 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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