Origins of the Matten surname
About the Mattens
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Interesting facts about Matten
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Matten surname. The oldest one dates back to 1881.
What are the most common Matten first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mattens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mattens in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Charwoman
5
Living On Own Means
4
General Servant Domestic
3
House Servant
3
Common male occupations for Mattens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
11
Gamekeeper
7
Leather Bag Maker
7
Gardener
6
Millwright
5
