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Matamoras Family History

Matamoras 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: Matamoros, Madaras, Matras, Maras, Tamura, Matas, Matters, Yamamura

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Where is the Matamoras family from?

You can see how Matamoras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matamoras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matamoras families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Matamoras families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Matamoras's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Matamoras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matamoras 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 Matamoras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matamoras. 100% of Matamoras men worked as an Odd Jobs.

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    100%

What Matamoras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Matamoras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matamoras 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Matamoras. 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 10 military records available for the last name Matamoras. For the veterans among your Matamoras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matamoras lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Matamoras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matamoras in 1984 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matamoras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matamoras 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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