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Mattal Family History

Mattal 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: Mattas, Matta, Mittal, Mattar, Martel, Matte, Mantel, Motta, Datta

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Where is the Mattal family from?

You can see how Mattal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mattal family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mattal's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Mattal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mattal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mattal. 55% of Mattal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Mattal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattal 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mattal. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mattal. For the veterans among your Mattal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mattal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mattal in 1968 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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