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Mattel Family History

Mattel 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: Martel, Matte, Mantel, Matter, Mittel, Mastel, Mattes, Matteo, Mattei

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Where is the Mattel family from?

You can see how Mattel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mattel families living in Rhode Island. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mattel's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Mattel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattel 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Mattel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattel 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Mattel. 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 508 military records available for the last name Mattel. For the veterans among your Mattel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mattel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mattel in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattel 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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