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Mattin Family History

Mattin Surname Meaning

see Maton.

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


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Where is the Mattin family from?

You can see how Mattin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Mattin families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mattin's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mattin families in 1891.
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What did your Mattin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mattin. 24% of Mattin men worked as a Farm Labourer and 73% of Mattin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattin were Ger Farm Labourer (h W) and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Gardener
    18%
  • Gamekeeper
    12%
  • Ger Farm Labourer (h W)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mattin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattin 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Mattin. 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 412 military records available for the last name Mattin. For the veterans among your Mattin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Mattin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mattin in 1956 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattin 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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