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Mattei Family History

Mattei Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Matteo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mattei family from?

You can see how Mattei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattei family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mattei families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattei's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattei families in 1891.
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What did your Mattei ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mattei. 100% of Mattei women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mattei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattei 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mattei. 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 Mattei. For the veterans among your Mattei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattei lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mattei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mattei in 1944 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattei 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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