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Matlon Family History

Matlon 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: Malon, Matlin, Matalon, Matson, Matton, Mallon, Hatton, Manton

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Where is the Matlon family from?

You can see how Matlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matlon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Matlon family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Matlon's in USA. California had the highest population of Matlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlon 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 Matlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matlon. 100% of Matlon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matlon women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Matlon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Matlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Matlon. 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 Matlon. For the veterans among your Matlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Matlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matlon in 1966 was 59, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matlon 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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