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Matalia Family History

Matalia 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: Matlin, Matula, Hatala, Natalie, Papalia, Matalon, Matassa, Mathia

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Where is the Matalia family from?

You can see how Matalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matalia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matalia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matalia 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 Matalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matalia. 100% of Matalia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Matalia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Matalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matalia 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Matalia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Matalia. For the veterans among your Matalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matalia lifespan?

Average Matalia life expectancy in 1979 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matalia 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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