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Matell Family History

Matell 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: Martell, Mantell, Mansell, Martel, Hartell, Mantel, Castell, Tell

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Where is the Matell family from?

You can see how Matell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Matell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matell. 43% of Matell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Matell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matell 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Matell. 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 33 military records available for the last name Matell. For the veterans among your Matell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Matell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matell in 1966 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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