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Mateles Family History

Mateles 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: Mates, Matley, Koteles, Gateley, Abeles, Madeley, Mathes, Matthes

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Where is the Mateles family from?

You can see how Mateles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mateles families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mateles families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateles's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Mateles families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Mateles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateles 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mateles. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mateles. For the veterans among your Mateles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Mateles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mateles in 1971 was 70, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateles 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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