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Mattocks Family History

Mattocks Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Maddox.

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


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Where is the Mattocks family from?

You can see how Mattocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattocks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Mattocks families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mattocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattocks families in 1891.
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What did your Mattocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mattocks. 38% of Mattocks men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Mattocks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattocks were Farm Manager and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Insurance Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mattocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattocks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mattocks. 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 Mattocks. For the veterans among your Mattocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattocks lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mattocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mattocks in 1950 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattocks 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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