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Matoon Family History

Matoon 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: Matson, Maroon, Magoon, Matton, Mattoon, Maloon, Hatton, Manton

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Where is the Matoon family from?

You can see how Matoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matoon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Matoon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Matoon families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Matoon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matoon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matoon 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 Matoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matoon. 100% of Matoon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matoon women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matoon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matoon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Matoon. 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 164 military records available for the last name Matoon. For the veterans among your Matoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matoon lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Matoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matoon in 2001 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matoon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matoon 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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