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Matfess Family History

Matfess 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: Matters, Mates, Mathews, Mathes, Mattes, Matheus, Matheis, Mateos

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Matfess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matfess 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Matfess. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Matfess. For the veterans among your Matfess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matfess lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Matfess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Matfess in 1969 was 78, and 84 in 1980.

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