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Matsuba Family History

Matsuba 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: Matsuda, Matsuura, Matsuoka, Matsuo, Matura, Matula, Matsubara

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Where is the Matsuba family from?

You can see how Matsuba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsuba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matsuba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matsuba families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matsuba's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Matsuba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matsuba 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 Matsuba ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matsuba. 50% of Matsuba men worked as a Fisherman.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Matsuba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Matsuba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsuba 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Matsuba. 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 43 military records available for the last name Matsuba. For the veterans among your Matsuba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsuba lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matsuba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Matsuba in 1967 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsuba 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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