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Matlina Family History

Matlina 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: Malina, Matlin, Mattina, Maslin, Malin, Kalina, Gatlin, Maline

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Where is the Matlina family from?

You can see how Matlina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matlina family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matlina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matlina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Matlina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlina 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 Matlina. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matlina. For the veterans among your Matlina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlina lifespan?

Average Matlina life expectancy in 1998 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlina 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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