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Mattr Family History

Mattr Surname 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: Matte, Matto, Matter, Matti, Matta, Matt, Mattar, Mater, Matts, Matty

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Where is the Mattr family from?

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

There are 194 census records available for the last name Mattr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mattr. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mattr. For the veterans among your Mattr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattr lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattr 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mattr

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