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Matlaga Family History

Matlaga 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: Malanga, Malara, Matranga, Talaga, Mataya, Matlack, Matava, Maitland

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Where is the Matlaga family from?

You can see how Matlaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matlaga families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Matlaga's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Matlaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlaga 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 Matlaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matlaga. 100% of Matlaga men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Matlaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Matlaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlaga 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Matlaga. 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 55 military records available for the last name Matlaga. For the veterans among your Matlaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlaga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Matlaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Matlaga in 1967 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matlaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlaga 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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