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Mattimore Family History

Mattimore Surname Meaning

Irish: perhaps a derivative of a pet form of Matthew with the addition of Gaelic mor ‘big’.

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


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Where is the Mattimore family from?

You can see how Mattimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mattimore families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattimore's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mattimore families in 1911.
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What did your Mattimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattimore. 28% of Mattimore men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Mattimore women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattimore were Manager and General Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Stock Clerk
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • General Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mattimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattimore 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Mattimore. 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 413 military records available for the last name Mattimore. For the veterans among your Mattimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattimore lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mattimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mattimore in 1954 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattimore 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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