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Matul Family History

Matul Surname Meaning

Polish and in some cases possibly also Slovenian: from a pet form (or an augmentative derivative) of the personal name Mateusz (Polish) Matej or Matija (Slovenian) equivalents of Matthew.

Hispanic (mainly Guatemala): nickname from Spanish matul ‘bundle especially of tobacco’.

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


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Where is the Matul family from?

You can see how Matul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matul family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matul family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matul's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Matul families in 1920.
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What did your Matul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Decorator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matul. 100% of Matul men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Matul women worked as a Decorator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Decorator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Matul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matul 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Matul. 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 29 military records available for the last name Matul. For the veterans among your Matul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Matul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matul in 1964 was 48, and 85 in 2001.

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