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Mattee Family History

Mattee 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, Matter, Mattke, Mattes, Matteo, Pattee, Mettee, Mattie, Mattei

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Where is the Mattee family from?

You can see how Mattee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mattee families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattee's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mattee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattee 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 Mattee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mattee. 100% of Mattee women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mattee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Mattee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattee 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Mattee. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mattee. For the veterans among your Mattee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mattee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mattee in 1964 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattee 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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