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Matlaw Family History

Matlaw 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: Mathai, Outlaw, Maslak, Matas, Malak, Matlin, Mata, Atlas, Matula

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Where is the Matlaw family from?

You can see how Matlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlaw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matlaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Matlaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matlaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlaw 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 96 census records available for the last name Matlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlaw 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Matlaw. 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 27 military records available for the last name Matlaw. For the veterans among your Matlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlaw lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Matlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Matlaw in 1973 was 83, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlaw 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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