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Matulaitis Family History

Matulaitis 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: Laukaitis, Matulis, Masaitis, Matula, Maniatis, Moraitis, Mattis

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Where is the Matulaitis family from?

You can see how Matulaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matulaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Matulaitis families living in Massachusetts. This was about 39% of all the recorded Matulaitis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matulaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matulaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matulaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matulaitis. 43% of Matulaitis women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Secretary
    29%

What Matulaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Matulaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matulaitis 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Matulaitis. 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 114 military records available for the last name Matulaitis. For the veterans among your Matulaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matulaitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matulaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matulaitis in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matulaitis 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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