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Matlage Family History

Matlage 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: Barlage, Malave, Hartlage, Millage, Matlack, Maitland, Lage, Wallace

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Where is the Matlage family from?

You can see how Matlage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matlage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matlage families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Matlage's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Matlage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matlage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matlage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matlage. 100% of Matlage women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Matlage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Matlage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matlage 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Matlage. 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 46 military records available for the last name Matlage. For the veterans among your Matlage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matlage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matlage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matlage in 1964 was 88, and 87 in 2003.

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