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Matoes Family History

Matoes 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, Matos, Mathes, Matous, Mattes, Gates, Matte, Mato, Makos

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Where is the Matoes family from?

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

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Matoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matoes 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Matoes. 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 80 military records available for the last name Matoes. For the veterans among your Matoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matoes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matoes in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matoes 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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