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Matrangelo Family History

Matrangelo 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: Mastrangelo, Carangelo, Santangelo, Matranga, San Angelo, Fratangelo

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Where is the Matrangelo family from?

You can see how Matrangelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrangelo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matrangelo families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matrangelo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Matrangelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matrangelo 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 Matrangelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lamp Lighter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matrangelo. 100% of Matrangelo men worked as a Lamp Lighter.

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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

  • Lamp Lighter
    100%

What Matrangelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Matrangelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrangelo 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Matrangelo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matrangelo. For the veterans among your Matrangelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrangelo lifespan?

Average Matrangelo life expectancy in 2001 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrangelo 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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