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Matilainen Family History

Matilainen 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: Hamalainen, Moilanen, Makinen, Milliner, Waisanen, Maline, Matlin

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Where is the Matilainen family from?

You can see how Matilainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matilainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matilainen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Matilainen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matilainen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matilainen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Matilainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matilainen 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Matilainen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Matilainen. For the veterans among your Matilainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matilainen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matilainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matilainen in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matilainen 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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