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Mattix Family History

Mattix Surname Meaning

English (of Welsh origin): variant of Maddox.

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


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Where is the Mattix family from?

You can see how Mattix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattix family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mattix families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mattix's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mattix families in 1840.
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What did your Mattix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattix. 34% of Mattix men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mattix women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattix were Farming and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mattix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattix 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mattix. 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 990 military records available for the last name Mattix. For the veterans among your Mattix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattix lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mattix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mattix in 1951 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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