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Mattell Family History

Mattell 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: Martell, Cattell, Mantell, Mansell, Martel, Hartell, Matte, Mantel

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Where is the Mattell family from?

You can see how Mattell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mattell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Mattell families living in Norfolk. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mattell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mattell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattell 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 508 census records available for the last name Mattell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mattell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mattell. For the veterans among your Mattell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Mattell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mattell in 1964 was 80, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattell 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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