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Origins of the Matt surname

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About the Matts

We have a total number of 2464 records for people with the last name Matt.

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Where do most Matts live?

In 1921, most Matts lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Matts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,600 records for the Matt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.

Who were Matts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Matts.

What are the most common Matt first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Maria

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Matt family members

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

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