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Matilla Family History

Matilla 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: Mantilla, Padilla, Patella, Mancilla, Castilla, Matula, Magill

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Where is the Matilla family from?

You can see how Matilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Matilla families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Matilla's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Matilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matilla 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 Matilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matilla. 100% of Matilla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matilla women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cleaner
    50%

What Matilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Matilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matilla 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Matilla. 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 70 military records available for the last name Matilla. For the veterans among your Matilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matilla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Matilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matilla in 1967 was 62, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matilla 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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