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Matar Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from the personal name Maṭar meaning literally ‘rain’ but whose cultural connotation going back to the earliest days in the desert is ‘generosity’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Mattar

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


Similar surnames: Mattar, Mahar, Matas, Zafar, Mahan, Labar, Mar, Matey, Matern, Hagar

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Where is the Matar family from?

You can see how Matar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matar families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Matar families in 1891.
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What did your Matar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matar. 50% of Matar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matar women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matar 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Matar. 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 215 military records available for the last name Matar. For the veterans among your Matar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Matar in 1964 was 71, and 54 in 2004.

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