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Matlis Family History

Matlis 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: Matis, Malis, Matlin, Mathis, Mattis, Mallis, Matulis, Maslin, Malik

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Where is the Matlis family from?

You can see how Matlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matlis families living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matlis's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Matlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlis 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 Matlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matlis. 100% of Matlis women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Matlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlis 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 Matlis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Matlis. For the veterans among your Matlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Matlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matlis in 1969 was 45, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlis 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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