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Matile Family History

Matile 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: Mabile, Maile, Marie, Matte, Matis, Maire, Battle, Mate, Mandile

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Where is the Matile family from?

You can see how Matile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matile families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Matile families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Matile's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Matile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matile 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 Matile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matile. 75% of Matile 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Matile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matile 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Matile. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Matile. For the veterans among your Matile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matile lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Matile in 1965 was 64, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matile ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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