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Mataruga Family History

Mataruga Surname 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: Madruga, Matsuda, Matsuura, Matura, Malanga, Matula, Machuga, Malara

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mataruga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mataruga 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mataruga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 6 military records available for the last name Mataruga. For the veterans among your Mataruga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mataruga lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Mataruga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mataruga in 1980 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

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