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Matts Family History

Matts Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from a pet form of Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matts family from?

You can see how Matts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Matts families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Matts's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Matts families in 1891.
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What did your Matts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matts. 60% of Matts men worked as a Retired and 76% of Matts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matts were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Retired
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Matts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matts 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 941 immigration records available for the last name Matts. 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 854 military records available for the last name Matts. For the veterans among your Matts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matts lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matts in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matts 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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