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Origins of the Maton surname

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Where do most Matons live?

In 1921, most Matons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Matons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,350 records for the Maton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Matons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Rogerses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Matons.

What are the most common Maton first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Matons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Matons in 1921
Laundress

32

Domestic Servant

19

Dressmaker

19

Widow

15

None

12

Common Male occupations for Matons in 1921
Yeoman

31

Carpenter

29

Agricultural Labourer

28

General Labourer

19

Shoe Maker

18

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