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Matranga Family History

Matranga Surname Meaning

Italian (southern of Albanian origin): habitational name from any of numerous places in Greece called Matranga centers of settlement by Arvanites Greeks of Albanian origin.

In Albania the surname Matranga is virtually non-existing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matranga family from?

You can see how Matranga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matranga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Matranga families living in Louisiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matranga's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Matranga families in 1920.
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What did your Matranga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matranga. 28% of Matranga men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Matranga women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matranga were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matranga. 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 864 military records available for the last name Matranga. For the veterans among your Matranga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matranga lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Matranga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matranga in 1947 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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