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Matelli Family History

Matelli 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: Marelli, Maselli, Martelli, Savelli, Patella, Minelli, Martello

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Where is the Matelli family from?

You can see how Matelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matelli families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matelli 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 Matelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matelli. 100% of Matelli men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Matelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Matelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelli 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Matelli. 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 88 military records available for the last name Matelli. For the veterans among your Matelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelli lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Matelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matelli in 1961 was 59, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelli 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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