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Matteo Family History

Matteo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Matteo a derivative of Latin Mattheus or Matthias (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Matteo family from?

You can see how Matteo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matteo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matteo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matteo family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matteo's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Matteo families in 1891.
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What did your Matteo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matteo. 34% of Matteo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Matteo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matteo were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Tailor
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matteo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matteo 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Matteo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Matteo. For the veterans among your Matteo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matteo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Matteo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matteo in 1950 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

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