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Matonis Family History

Matonis 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: Manis, Matis, Matos, Pagonis, Madonia, Mathis, Mattis, Matous, Maroni

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Where is the Matonis family from?

You can see how Matonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matonis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Matonis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Matonis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matonis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matonis 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 Matonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Filer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matonis. 50% of Matonis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matonis women worked as a Filer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matonis were Farmer and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Handy Man
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Filer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Matonis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Matonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matonis 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Matonis. 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 212 military records available for the last name Matonis. For the veterans among your Matonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matonis lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Matonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matonis in 1950 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matonis 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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