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Matarese Family History

Matarese Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Matera (see Matera) from materräisë a local adjectival form of the placename

(in standard Italian materano).

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


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Where is the Matarese family from?

You can see how Matarese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matarese family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matarese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matarese family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Matarese's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Matarese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matarese 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 Matarese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matarese. 22% of Matarese men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Matarese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matarese were New Worker and Packer.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Matarese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matarese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matarese 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Matarese. 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 397 military records available for the last name Matarese. For the veterans among your Matarese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matarese lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matarese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matarese in 1962 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matarese 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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