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Matala Family History

Matala 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: Matula, Hatala, Catala, Mahala, Mataya, Matava, Rantala, Rajala

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Where is the Matala family from?

You can see how Matala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Matala families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Matala's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Matala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matala 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 Matala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matala. 25% of Matala men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matala women worked as a 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
    25%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Matala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Matala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matala 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Matala. 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 126 military records available for the last name Matala. For the veterans among your Matala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matala in 1963 was 69, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matala 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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