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Maetta Family History

Maetta Name 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: Manetta, Matta, Maietta, Maletta, Mehta, Matte, Motta, Datta, Cetta

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Where is the Maetta family from?

You can see how Maetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maetta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Maetta family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maetta's in USA. California had the highest population of Maetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maetta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Maetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maetta 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 Maetta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Maetta. For the veterans among your Maetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maetta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Maetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maetta in 1963 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

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