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Matty Family History

Matty Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Matti. English (Gloucestershire Staffordshire and Worcestershire): variant of Mattey.

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


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Where is the Matty family from?

You can see how Matty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Matty families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Matty's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Matty families in 1891.
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What did your Matty 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 Matty. 100% of Matty men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Matty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Matty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Matty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matty 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Matty. 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 692 military records available for the last name Matty. For the veterans among your Matty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matty lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Matty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Matty in 1943 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matty 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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