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Matanza Family History

Matanza 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: Maenza, Malanga, Matranga, Matza, Matassa, Maranda, Magana, Catania

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Where is the Matanza family from?

You can see how Matanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matanza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matanza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Matanza families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Matanza's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Matanza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matanza 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 Matanza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matanza. 43% of Matanza men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Matanza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Matanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matanza 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Matanza. 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 48 military records available for the last name Matanza. For the veterans among your Matanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matanza lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Matanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matanza in 1971 was 64, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matanza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matanza 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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