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Matoi Family History

Matoi 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: Mato, Matos, Matti, Matyi, Maki, Mao, Manton, Major, Mari, Muto

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Where is the Matoi family from?

You can see how Matoi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matoi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Matoi families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Matoi's in USA. California had the highest population of Matoi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matoi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matoi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matoi. 100% of Matoi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matoi women worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Matoi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Matoi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matoi 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Matoi. 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 52 military records available for the last name Matoi. For the veterans among your Matoi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matoi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Matoi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Matoi in 1969 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matoi 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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