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Matamua Family History

Matamua 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: Matassa, Malamud, Mataya, Matava, Matsuda, Salama, Tamura, Matus

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Where is the Matamua family from?

You can see how Matamua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matamua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matamua family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Matamua's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Matamua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matamua 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 Matamua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Matamua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matamua 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Matamua. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matamua. For the veterans among your Matamua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matamua lifespan?

Average Matamua life expectancy in 1988 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matamua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matamua 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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