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Mattai Family History

Mattai 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: Mathai, Mattas, Matti, Matta, Mattar, Matthai, Mattei, Matte, Marti

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Where is the Mattai family from?

You can see how Mattai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattai family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mattai families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mattai's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mattai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mattai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattai 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mattai. 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 62 military records available for the last name Mattai. For the veterans among your Mattai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattai lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mattai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mattai in 1971 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattai 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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