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Matealf Family History

Matealf 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: Metcalf, Martel, Mantel, Mathai, Patel, Mate, Latvala, Patella

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Where is the Matealf family from?

You can see how Matealf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matealf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Matealf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Matealf family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matealf's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Matealf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Matealf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matealf 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Matealf. 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 Matealf. For the veterans among your Matealf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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