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Matamoros Family History

Matamoros Surname Meaning

Spanish: from Matamoros meaning ‘killer of Moors’ a title given to Spain's patron saint Saint James in the Middle Ages (from matar ‘to kill’ + moros ‘Moors’). According to legend the saint appeared to a 9th-century Spanish king during a battle and enabled him to massacre 60 000 Saracens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Matamoros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matamoros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matamoros families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Matamoros's in USA. California had the highest population of Matamoros families in 1920.
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What did your Matamoros ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
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Passenger Lists

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There are 119 military records available for the last name Matamoros. For the veterans among your Matamoros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matamoros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matamoros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matamoros in 1963 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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