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Matteau Family History

Matteau 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: Matte, Matters, Mattern, Matter, Mattas, Matta, Mattar, Manseau

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Where is the Matteau family from?

You can see how Matteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matteau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Matteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Matteau families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Matteau's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Matteau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matteau 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 Matteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Matteau. 42% of Matteau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Matteau women worked as a Couturire.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    42%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Cult
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%

What Matteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Matteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matteau 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Matteau. 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 111 military records available for the last name Matteau. For the veterans among your Matteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matteau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Matteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Matteau in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matteau 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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