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Matier Family History

Matier Name Meaning

see Matear .

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


Similar surnames: Mather, Manier, Matter, Maier, Mater, Marier, Mateer, Mctier, Cater

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Where is the Matier family from?

You can see how Matier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Matier families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matier. 60% of Matier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matier 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Matier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Matier. For the veterans among your Matier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matier in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2003.

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