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Matglase Family History

Matglase 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: Matas, Atlas, Matula, Matias, Mattas, Mathias, Mangas, Matras

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Where is the Matglase family from?

You can see how Matglase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matglase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matglase families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Matglase's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Matglase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matglase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Matglase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matglase 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Matglase. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matglase. For the veterans among your Matglase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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