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Matten Family History

Matten Name Meaning

see Maton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Matte, Mattern, Matter, Masten, Matzen, Patten, Hatten, Mattsen

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Where is the Matten family from?

You can see how Matten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Matten family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matten's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Matten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matten. 40% of Matten men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Matten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matten were Common Laborer and Mender. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Miller
    7%
  • Common Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Mender
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matten 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Matten. 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 490 military records available for the last name Matten. For the veterans among your Matten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matten in 1964 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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