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Matterface Family History

Matterface Surname Meaning

variant of Matravers. from Martinvast (in Manche France). See Anglo-Norman Families.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matterface family from?

You can see how Matterface families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matterface family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Matterface families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Matterface's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matterface families in 1891.
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What did your Matterface ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matterface. 74% of Matterface women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Accounts Ledger Clerk
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matterface. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matterface 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Matterface. 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 64 military records available for the last name Matterface. For the veterans among your Matterface ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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