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Mateza Family History

Mateza 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: Mateja, Matza, Matera, Maza, Macera, Mate, Madera, Maenza, Matey

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Where is the Mateza family from?

You can see how Mateza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mateza family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateza's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mateza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateza 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 Mateza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mateza. 100% of Mateza men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Mateza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mateza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateza 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mateza. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mateza. For the veterans among your Mateza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateza lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Mateza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mateza in 1995 was 71, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateza 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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