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Matkin Family History

Matkin Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire Staffordshire and Lincolnshire): from the Middle English personal name Matkin a pet form of Mat (a diminutive of Matthew see Matt) + the suffix -kin.

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


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Where is the Matkin family from?

You can see how Matkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Matkin families living in Alberta. This was about 91% of all the recorded Matkin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Matkin families in 1911.
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What did your Matkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matkin. 100% of Matkin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkin 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Matkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matkin. For the veterans among your Matkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Matkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Matkin in 1955 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matkin 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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