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Mattere Family History

Mattere 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: Matters, Mattern, Matter, Mattera, Master, Malter, Matte, Mitter

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Where is the Mattere family from?

You can see how Mattere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattere family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mattere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mattere family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattere's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mattere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mattere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mattere. 100% of Mattere women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mattere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattere 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mattere. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mattere. For the veterans among your Mattere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattere lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Mattere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mattere in 1975 was 66, and 54 in 1977.

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