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Matoney Family History

Matoney 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: Maloney, Mahoney, Matney, Maroney, Marteney, Malone, Matey, Money

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Where is the Matoney family from?

You can see how Matoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matoney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matoney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Matoney families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matoney's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Matoney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matoney 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 Matoney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matoney. 50% of Matoney men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Matoney women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Matoney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Matoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matoney 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Matoney. 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 73 military records available for the last name Matoney. For the veterans among your Matoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matoney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Matoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Matoney in 1977 was 67, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matoney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matoney 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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