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Matteis Family History

Matteis Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Matteo ‘Matthew’. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to of’ in this case ‘member of the Mattei family’ (compare Mattei).

Compare also De Matteis.

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


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Where is the Matteis family from?

You can see how Matteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matteis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Matteis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 3 Matteis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Matteis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Matteis families in 1881.
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What did your Matteis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matteis. 56% of Matteis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matteis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matteis were Fireman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matteis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matteis. 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 344 military records available for the last name Matteis. For the veterans among your Matteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matteis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Matteis in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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