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Matamala Family History

Matamala 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: Haapala, Latvala, Matula, Mandala, Maijala, Palamara, Hatala, Tomala

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Where is the Matamala family from?

You can see how Matamala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matamala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matamala family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matamala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matamala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matamala 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 30 census records available for the last name Matamala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matamala 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Matamala. 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 5 military records available for the last name Matamala. For the veterans among your Matamala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matamala lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Matamala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matamala in 1986 was 66, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matamala 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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