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Matros Family History

Matros Name 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: Mavros, Matos, Matras, Mattos, Mateos, Mars, Maras, Mitro, Baros

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Where is the Matros family from?

You can see how Matros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matros family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Matros families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matros's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matros. 32% of Matros men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Matros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matros 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Matros. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Matros. For the veterans among your Matros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matros lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Matros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matros in 1956 was 28, and 68 in 2003.

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