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Matinez Family History

Matinez 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: Marinez, Martinez, Makinen, Maline, Maine, Matin, Mariner, Matzner

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Where is the Matinez family from?

You can see how Matinez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matinez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matinez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Matinez families living in Louisiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Matinez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Matinez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matinez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matinez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matinez. 69% of Matinez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matinez women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    69%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Jornalero
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Matinez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matinez 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Matinez. 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 65 military records available for the last name Matinez. For the veterans among your Matinez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matinez lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Matinez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matinez in 1998 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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