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Matyear Family History

Matyear 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: Magyar, Mayer, Mather, Matter, Mawyer, Mattar, Matyas, Mater, Mateer

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Where is the Matyear family from?

You can see how Matyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyear family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Matyear families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matyear's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matyear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Matyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyear 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Matyear. 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 26 military records available for the last name Matyear. For the veterans among your Matyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyear lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Matyear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Matyear in 1977 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyear 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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