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Mattis Family History

Mattis Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mathis.

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


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Where is the Mattis family from?

You can see how Mattis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mattis families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mattis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mattis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattis 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 Mattis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattis. 21% of Mattis men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Mattis women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattis were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Mattis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mattis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mattis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mattis. For the veterans among your Mattis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mattis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mattis in 1944 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattis 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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