History of your Surname
Get access to Matulay family records.Start a free trial

Matulay Family History

Matulay 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: Matula, Matura, Malay, Matley, Mamula, Matulis, Mcaulay, Fatula

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Matulay family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matulay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Matulay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matulay. 100% of Matulay men worked as a Glass Worker. .

View Census Data for Matulay | Data not to scale

*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

  • Glass Worker
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Matulay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Matulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matulay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Matulay

Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Matulay. 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.

View all Matulay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Matulay. For the veterans among your Matulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matulay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Matulay family history

Discover More

What is the average Matulay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Matulay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Matulay in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matulay

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matulay family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Matulay last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial