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Matuga Family History

Matuga 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: Matura, Matula, Matsuda, Matus, Mata, Machuga, Maga, Matta, Mateja

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Where is the Matuga family from?

You can see how Matuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matuga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matuga families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matuga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matuga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matuga 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 175 census records available for the last name Matuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matuga 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Matuga. 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 25 military records available for the last name Matuga. For the veterans among your Matuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matuga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Matuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matuga in 1965 was 87, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matuga 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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