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Matur Family History

Matur Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matus, Matura, Mathur, Mazur, Masur, Maturo, Mater, Matar, Cater

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Where is the Matur family from?

You can see how Matur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Matur families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Matur's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matur 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 Matur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matur. 100% of Matur men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Matur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matur 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Matur. 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 27 military records available for the last name Matur. For the veterans among your Matur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matur lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Matur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matur in 1973 was 70, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matur 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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