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Matfus Family History

Matfus 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: Matus, Matous, Mathus, Mateus, Mattus, Magnus, Malkus, Matis, Maus

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Where is the Matfus family from?

You can see how Matfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matfus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matfus family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matfus's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Matfus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Matfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matfus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Matfus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Matfus. For the veterans among your Matfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matfus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Matfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matfus in 1952 was 36, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matfus 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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