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Matlock Family History

Matlock Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Matlock in Derbyshire.

The placename probably derives from Old English mæthel ‘speech assembly meeting place’ + āc ‘oak tree’.

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


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Where is the Matlock family from?

You can see how Matlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matlock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Matlock families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Matlock's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matlock families in 1911.
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What did your Matlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Matlock. 71% of Matlock men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Matlock women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matlock were Carpenter and Student.

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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
    71%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Matlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Matlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlock 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matlock. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Matlock. For the veterans among your Matlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlock lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Matlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Matlock in 1941 was 24, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlock 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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