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Matarelli Family History

Matarelli 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: Saltarelli, Marelli, Martorelli, Massarelli, Mazzarelli, Santarelli

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Where is the Matarelli family from?

You can see how Matarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matarelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matarelli families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Matarelli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matarelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matarelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matarelli. 50% of Matarelli men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Matarelli women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Matarelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Matarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matarelli 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Matarelli. 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 65 military records available for the last name Matarelli. For the veterans among your Matarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matarelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Matarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matarelli in 1965 was 90, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matarelli 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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