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Mattas Family History

Mattas Surname Meaning

Greek: from a pet form of personal names such as Dimitris. Probably also a shortened form of a surname containing the syllable Mat-.

Such surnames include Mattheou, which is a typically Cypriot patronymic derived from the personal name Mattheos (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mattas family from?

You can see how Mattas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Mattas families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mattas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mattas families in 1891.
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What did your Mattas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattas. 29% of Mattas men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mattas women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattas were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Home Work
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mattas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattas 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Mattas. 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 444 military records available for the last name Mattas. For the veterans among your Mattas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mattas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mattas in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattas 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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