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Matayo Family History

Matayo 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: Mataya, Mato, Matas, Matey, Catano, Matsuo, Mata, Matto, Marano

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Where is the Matayo family from?

You can see how Matayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matayo family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Matayo families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Matayo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Matayo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matayo 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 Matayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matayo. 100% of Matayo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matayo women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Matayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Matayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matayo 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Matayo. 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 79 military records available for the last name Matayo. For the veterans among your Matayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matayo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Matayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matayo in 1970 was 60, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matayo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matayo 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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