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Matilda Family History

Matilda 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: Matsuda, Matula, Mantilla, Mattila, Marolda, Maida, Merida, Matis

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Where is the Matilda family from?

You can see how Matilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matilda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Matilda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Matilda families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Matilda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matilda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matilda 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 Matilda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matilda. 100% of Matilda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matilda 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Matilda. 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 473 military records available for the last name Matilda. For the veterans among your Matilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matilda lifespan?

Average Matilda life expectancy in 1997 was 24 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matilda 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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