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Matatall Family History

Matatall 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: Marshall, Nuttall, Mayhall, Mattas, Matta, Mittal, Martell, Mattila

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Where is the Matatall family from?

You can see how Matatall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matatall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matatall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Matatall families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Matatall's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Matatall families in 1911.
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What did your Matatall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matatall. 67% of Matatall men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

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Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Matatall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matatall 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Matatall. 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 81 military records available for the last name Matatall. For the veterans among your Matatall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matatall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Matatall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matatall in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matatall 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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