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Matalavage Family History

Matalavage 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: Talmage, Salvage, Malave, Matava, Savage, Ladage, Catalano, Natarajan

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Where is the Matalavage family from?

You can see how Matalavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matalavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Matalavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Matalavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matalavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matalavage 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 Matalavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matalavage. 82% of Matalavage men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    82%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Matalavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Matalavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matalavage 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Matalavage. 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 201 military records available for the last name Matalavage. For the veterans among your Matalavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matalavage lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Matalavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matalavage in 1955 was 50, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matalavage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matalavage 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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