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Matty Family History

Matty Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Matti . English (Gloucestershire Staffordshire and Worcestershire): variant of Mattey .

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


Similar surnames: Latty, Mattey, Matti, Marty, Matey, Matt, Catt, Motte, Marte, Catts

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Where is the Matty family from?

You can see how Matty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Matty families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matty's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matty. 63% of Matty 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
    63%
  • Labourer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Matty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matty 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Matty. 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 692 military records available for the last name Matty. For the veterans among your Matty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matty lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Matty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Matty in 1943 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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