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Matlehner Family History

Matlehner 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: Mather, Marschner, Matzner, Lehner, Mehner, Mateer, Batliner

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Where is the Matlehner family from?

You can see how Matlehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlehner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matlehner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlehner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matlehner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlehner 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 Matlehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matlehner. 100% of Matlehner women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Matlehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Matlehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlehner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Matlehner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Matlehner. For the veterans among your Matlehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlehner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1968, in the United States, Matlehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matlehner in 1967 was 86, and 87 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matlehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlehner 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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