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Mattea Family History

Mattea 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: Matte, Matter, Matta, Mattia, Mattes, Matteo, Mattera, Mattei, Mattey

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Where is the Mattea family from?

You can see how Mattea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattea family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mattea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mattea families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mattea's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mattea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattea. 43% of Mattea men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mattea women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattea were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Mattea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Mattea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattea 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Mattea. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mattea. For the veterans among your Mattea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattea lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mattea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mattea in 1942 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattea 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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