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Maatta Family History

Maatta 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: Matta, Matte, Manetta, Motta, Datta, Myatt, Mata, Matto, Marta, Maita

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Where is the Maatta family from?

You can see how Maatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maatta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Maatta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Maatta families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maatta's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Maatta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maatta 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 Maatta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maatta. 38% of Maatta men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Maatta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maatta were Lumberjack and Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Lumberjack
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

What Maatta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Maatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maatta 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Maatta. 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 181 military records available for the last name Maatta. For the veterans among your Maatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maatta lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Maatta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Maatta in 1960 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maatta 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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