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Matalas Family History

Matalas 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: Madaras, Matas, Atlas, Matula, Matias, Mattas, Mathias, Hatala

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Where is the Matalas family from?

You can see how Matalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matalas families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matalas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Matalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matalas 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 Matalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matalas. 60% of Matalas men worked as a Driver.

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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

  • Driver
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Matalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Matalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matalas 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Matalas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Matalas. For the veterans among your Matalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matalas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Matalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matalas in 1958 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matalas 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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