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Matei Family History

Matei Surname Meaning

Romanian: from the personal name Matei an equivalent of Greek Matthaios (see Matthew).

German: variant of Mathei (pronounced as three syllables) a variant of the personal name Mathäus (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Matei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matei families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Matei's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Matei families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Matei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matei 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Matei. 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 44 military records available for the last name Matei. For the veterans among your Matei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matei lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Matei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matei in 1973 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matei 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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