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Matney Name Meaning

Altered form of English Mattingly .

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


Similar surnames: Matley, Mattey, Mathey, Manney, Marney, Mayner, Kanney, Mattes, Mayne

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Where is the Matney family from?

You can see how Matney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Matney families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Matney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matney. 28% of Matney men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Matney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matney were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Matney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matney 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Matney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Matney. For the veterans among your Matney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matney lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Matney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matney in 1954 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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