Origins of the Matt surname
About the Matts
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Interesting facts about Matt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Matt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
What are the most common Matt first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Maria
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Common jobs for Matts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Matts in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Domestic Servant
8
Dress Maker
7
House Servant
7
Laundress
7
Common male occupations for Matts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Cooper
8
General Labourer
8
Farm Hands
7
Paper Hanger
6
