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Matel Family History

Matel 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: Martel, Mantel, Patel, Mate, Matey, Mates, Magel, Mastel, Motel

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Where is the Matel family from?

You can see how Matel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Matel families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Matel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matel 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 Matel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matel. 63% of Matel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    63%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Bus Boy
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Matel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matel 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Matel. 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 97 military records available for the last name Matel. For the veterans among your Matel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Matel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matel in 1952 was 44, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matel 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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