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Mattala Family History

Mattala 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: Mattila, Rantala, Latvala, Hautala, Matula, Mandala, Maijala, Mattas

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Where is the Mattala family from?

You can see how Mattala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mattala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mattala family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattala's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattala families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattala 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 Mattala ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Mattala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Mattala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattala 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Mattala. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mattala. For the veterans among your Mattala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattala lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1994, in the United States, Mattala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mattala in 1959 was 56, and 27 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mattala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattala 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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