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Matterese Family History

Matterese 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: Matters, Matarese, Matarrese, Mattern, Matter, Masters, Satterlee

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Where is the Matterese family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matterese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matterese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matterese. 50% of Matterese men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Grocer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Matterese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matterese 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matterese. 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 1 military records available for the last name Matterese. For the veterans among your Matterese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matterese lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Matterese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Matterese in 1977 was 79, and 49 in 1982.

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