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Matlean Family History

Matlean 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: Maclean, Mclean, Matlin, Mattern, Matley, Matzen, Patlan, Malan

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Where is the Matlean family from?

You can see how Matlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matlean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matlean families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matlean's in USA. California had the highest population of Matlean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlean 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 Matlean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matlean. 100% of Matlean men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Matlean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Matlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlean 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matlean. 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 Matlean. For the veterans among your Matlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlean lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Matlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matlean in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matlean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlean 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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