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Mattena Family History

Mattena 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: Mattina, Mattera, Mathena, Matte, Matters, Mattern, Matter, Masten

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Where is the Mattena family from?

You can see how Mattena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mattena families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mattena's in USA. California had the highest population of Mattena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattena 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 29 census records available for the last name Mattena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattena 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mattena. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mattena. For the veterans among your Mattena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattena lifespan?

Average Mattena life expectancy in 1994 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattena 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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