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Matles Family History

Matles 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: Mates, Matley, Mathes, Mattes, Malles, Maples, Males, Miles, Sales

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Where is the Matles family from?

You can see how Matles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Matles families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Matles's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Matles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matles 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 Matles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matles. 20% of Matles men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Matles women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matles were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Foreman
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Matles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Matles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matles 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Matles. 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 65 military records available for the last name Matles. For the veterans among your Matles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matles in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matles 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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