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Matsu Family History

Matsu 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: Matsuo, Matsui, Mars, Masse, Matsuda, Matte, Mast, Mato, Matis, Tsu

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Where is the Matsu family from?

You can see how Matsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matsu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Matsu families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Matsu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Matsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matsu 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 Matsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matsu. 100% of Matsu men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Matsu women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Matsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Matsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsu 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Matsu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matsu. For the veterans among your Matsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsu lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Matsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matsu in 1948 was 55, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matsu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsu 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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