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Matulis Family History

Matulis Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: patronymic from the personal name Matula a pet form of Matas from Latin Matthaeus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Matulis family from?

You can see how Matulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matulis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Matulis families living in Connecticut. This was about 18% of all the recorded Matulis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Matulis families in 1920.
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What did your Matulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matulis. 40% of Matulis men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Matulis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matulis were Moulder and Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Coal Loader
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Moulder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Home
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matulis 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Matulis. 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 347 military records available for the last name Matulis. For the veterans among your Matulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matulis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Matulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matulis in 1945 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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