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Matilton Family History

Matilton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Mcgilton, Tilton, Matalon, Railton, Matton, Matison

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Where is the Matilton family from?

You can see how Matilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matilton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matilton families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Matilton's in USA. California had the highest population of Matilton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matilton 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 639 census records available for the last name Matilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matilton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matilton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Matilton. For the veterans among your Matilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matilton lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Matilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matilton in 1974 was 77, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matilton 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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