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Matoff Family History

Matoff 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: Madoff, Mato, Medoff, Danoff, Stoff, Matos, Janoff, Sadoff, Matous

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Where is the Matoff family from?

You can see how Matoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matoff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Matoff families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Matoff's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Matoff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matoff 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 152 census records available for the last name Matoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matoff 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Matoff. 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 15 military records available for the last name Matoff. For the veterans among your Matoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matoff lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Matoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Matoff in 1959 was 75, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matoff 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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