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Dematteis Family History

Dematteis 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: De Matteis, Demasters, Matteis, De Mattei, Debates, Matters, Demotte

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Where is the Dematteis family from?

You can see how Dematteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dematteis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dematteis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Dematteis families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dematteis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dematteis families in 1920.
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What did your Dematteis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dematteis. 60% of Dematteis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Dematteis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dematteis were Clerk and Inspector. .

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%
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Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Dematteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dematteis 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Dematteis. 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 301 military records available for the last name Dematteis. For the veterans among your Dematteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dematteis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dematteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dematteis in 1951 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

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