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Matternas Family History

Matternas 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: Matters, Mattern, Materna, Mattera, Pasternak, Matter, Masters

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Where is the Matternas family from?

You can see how Matternas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matternas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Matternas families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matternas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matternas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matternas 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 Matternas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Matternas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matternas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Matternas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matternas. For the veterans among your Matternas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matternas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Matternas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matternas in 1974 was 71, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matternas 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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