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Mateos Family History

Mateos Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Mateo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mateos family from?

You can see how Mateos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mateos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mateos families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateos's in USA. California had the highest population of Mateos families in 1880.
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What did your Mateos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mateos. 100% of Mateos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mateos women worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mateos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mateos. 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 232 military records available for the last name Mateos. For the veterans among your Mateos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateos lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mateos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mateos in 1952 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateos 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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