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Mattocks Name Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Maddox .

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


Similar surnames: Maddocks, Mattick, Mattox, Maddock, Matthes, Jacocks, Matlick

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Where is the Mattocks family from?

You can see how Mattocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattocks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 17 Mattocks families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mattocks's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mattocks families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattocks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mattocks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattocks. 25% of Mattocks men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Mattocks women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattocks were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mattocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattocks 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mattocks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mattocks. For the veterans among your Mattocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattocks lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mattocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mattocks in 1950 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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