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Matako Family History

Matako 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: Matsko, Mato, Matas, Malak, Catano, Matsuo, Mata, Matto, Pataky

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Where is the Matako family from?

You can see how Matako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matako family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Matako's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Matako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matako ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matako. 100% of Matako 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Matako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matako 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Matako. 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 58 military records available for the last name Matako. For the veterans among your Matako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matako lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Matako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matako in 1982 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

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