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Matle Family History

Matle 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: Matte, Mate, Maple, Male, Mahle, Matley, Mathe, Malle, Matre, Mantle

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Where is the Matle family from?

You can see how Matle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Matle families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matle 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 318 census records available for the last name Matle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matle 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Matle. 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 36 military records available for the last name Matle. For the veterans among your Matle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Matle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matle in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matle 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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