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Matolay Family History

Matolay 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: Matula, Malay, Matley, Motola, Mikolay, Maclay, Manley, Parola

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Where is the Matolay family from?

You can see how Matolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matolay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matolay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matolay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Matolay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matolay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Matolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matolay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Matolay. 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 33 military records available for the last name Matolay. For the veterans among your Matolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matolay lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Matolay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Matolay in 1989 was 86, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matolay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matolay 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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