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Mattey Family History

Mattey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mattie. Altered form of German Matthey or Mathey.

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


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Where is the Mattey family from?

You can see how Mattey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Mattey families living in Quebec. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mattey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mattey families in 1911.
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What did your Mattey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattey. 45% of Mattey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mattey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattey were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Mattey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mattey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattey 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Mattey. 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 538 military records available for the last name Mattey. For the veterans among your Mattey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mattey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mattey in 1954 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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