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Mattall Family History

Mattall 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: Nuttall, Mayhall, Mattas, Matta, Mittal, Martell, Mattila, Mattar

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Where is the Mattall family from?

You can see how Mattall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mattall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mattall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mattall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Mattall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattall 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mattall. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mattall. For the veterans among your Mattall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattall lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Mattall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mattall in 1976 was 75, and 77 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattall 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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