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Matlay Family History

Matlay 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: Malay, Matley, Maclay, Manley, Marley, Kallay, Mathai, Maly, Maslak

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Where is the Matlay family from?

You can see how Matlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Matlay families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlay's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Matlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlay 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 41 census records available for the last name Matlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Matlay. 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 Matlay. For the veterans among your Matlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlay lifespan?

Average Matlay life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlay 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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