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Matlins Family History

Matlins 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: Matlin, Matkins, Maslin, Malin, Gatlin, Matis, Mains, Malis, Malina

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Where is the Matlins family from?

You can see how Matlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matlins family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matlins's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Matlins families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Matlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlins 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Matlins. 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 Matlins. For the veterans among your Matlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Matlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matlins in 1966 was 66, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlins 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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