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Matunas Family History

Matunas 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: Matus, Matas, Matura, Matula, Matias, Mattas, Manas, Mathias, Matras

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Where is the Matunas family from?

You can see how Matunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matunas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matunas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matunas 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 Matunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matunas. 100% of Matunas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Matunas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Matunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matunas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Matunas. 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 143 military records available for the last name Matunas. For the veterans among your Matunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matunas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Matunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Matunas in 1971 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matunas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matunas 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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