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Matli Family History

Matli 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: Matlin, Matti, Matyi, Maki, Maslin, Malik, Mari, Malin, Matte, Ali

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Where is the Matli family from?

You can see how Matli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matli families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Matli families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Matli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matli. 32% of Matli men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Ranch Hand
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Waiter
    11%

What Matli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Matli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matli 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Matli. 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 40 military records available for the last name Matli. For the veterans among your Matli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Matli in 1964 was 49, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matli 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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