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Matla Family History

Matla 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: Mata, Matula, Matta, Patla, Matza, Hata, Sala, Falla, Mula, Palla

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Where is the Matla family from?

You can see how Matla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Matla families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Matla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matla. 100% of Matla 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 667 census records available for the last name Matla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matla 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Matla. 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 108 military records available for the last name Matla. For the veterans among your Matla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Matla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matla in 1965 was 83, and 67 in 2001.

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