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Mattear Family History

Mattear 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: Matter, Mattar, Master, Malter, Matte, Mitter, Latter, Mather

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Where is the Mattear family from?

You can see how Mattear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattear family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattear families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Mattear families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattear's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mattear families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattear 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 40 census records available for the last name Mattear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattear 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mattear. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mattear. For the veterans among your Mattear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattear lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Mattear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mattear in 1971 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattear 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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