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Mataka Family History

Mataka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mataya, Matava, Tanaka, Matas, Malak, Matura, Mata, Pataky, Matula

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Where is the Mataka family from?

You can see how Mataka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mataka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mataka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mataka families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mataka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mataka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mataka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mataka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mataka. 39% of Mataka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mataka women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Miner
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mataka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Mataka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mataka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mataka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Mataka. For the veterans among your Mataka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mataka lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Mataka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mataka in 1984 was 91, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mataka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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