Matti Family History

Matti Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Matthaeus (see Matthew).

Assyrian/Chaldean: from a Syriac equivalent of the personal name Matthew. American shortened form of Finnish Mattila or of some other surname based on the personal name Matti ‘Matthew’.

In some cases possibly also Finnish: habitational name from a farm named Matti in Pello in the Torne Valley from the personal name Matti ‘Matthew’.

This surname is very rare in Finland. A few examples are also found in Estonia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Marti, Matt, Matto, Matta, Mattis, Matyi, Mattie, Mutti, Mato, Matte

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344	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Matti family from?

You can see how Matti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Matti families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Matti's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Matti families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matti 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 Matti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matti. 31% of Matti men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Matti women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matti were Labor and Stenographer.

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Farmer

31%

Laborer

22%

Proprietor

Labor

Housewife

24%

Teacher

18%

Labor

18%

Stenographer

18%

What Matti family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Matti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matti census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Matti. 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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Military Records

There are 344 military records available for the last name Matti. For the veterans among your Matti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Matti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Matti in 1961 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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Matti Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Matthaeus (see Matthew).

Assyrian/Chaldean: from a Syriac equivalent of the personal name Matthew. American shortened form of Finnish Mattila or of some other surname based on the personal name Matti ‘Matthew’.

In some cases possibly also Finnish: habitational name from a farm named Matti in Pello in the Torne Valley from the personal name Matti ‘Matthew’.

This surname is very rare in Finland. A few examples are also found in Estonia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Where is the Matti family from?

What did your Matti ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

31%

Laborer

22%

Proprietor

Labor

Housewife

24%

Teacher

18%

Labor

18%

Stenographer

18%

What Matti family records will you find?

What is the average Matti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Matti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Matti in 1961 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

Matti Family History

Matti Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Matti

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Where is the Matti family from?

What did your Matti ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Matti family records will you find?

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Passenger List

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What is the average Matti lifespan?

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Matti Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Matti

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Matti family from?

What did your Matti ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Matti family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Matti family history

What is the average Matti lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matti family tree

Search for another surname