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Matlas Family History

Matlas 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: Matas, Atlas, Matias, Mattas, Matras, Matyas, Malas, Mallas, Pallas

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Where is the Matlas family from?

You can see how Matlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matlas families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Matlas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Matlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlas 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 156 census records available for the last name Matlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlas 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Matlas. 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 43 military records available for the last name Matlas. For the veterans among your Matlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Matlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Matlas in 1972 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlas 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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