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Mater Name Meaning

German: variant of Matter . Irish: variant of Matear an Ulster Anglicized form of Mac an tSaoir (see McAteer ).

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


Similar surnames: Rater, Matey, Malter, Matera, Sater, Mamer, Cater, Mauter, Mauer

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Where is the Mater family from?

You can see how Mater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Mater families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mater's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mater families in 1891.
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What did your Mater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Theatrical and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mater. 100% of Mater men worked as an Assistant Theatrical and 88% of Mater 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

  • Assistant Theatrical
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Artist Theatrical
    13%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mater 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mater. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mater. For the veterans among your Mater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mater lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mater in 1956 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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