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Matassa Family History

Matassa Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): metonymic occupational name for a producer of silk from Sicilian matassa ‘hank skein’ also the name of a type of silk.

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


Similar surnames: Lacasse, Matarese, Latessa, Matas, Massa, Catania, Manasse, Stassi

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Where is the Matassa family from?

You can see how Matassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matassa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matassa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Matassa families living in Louisiana. This was about 19% of all the recorded Matassa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Matassa families in 1920.
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What did your Matassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matassa. 100% of Matassa men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 917 census records available for the last name Matassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matassa 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Matassa. 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 293 military records available for the last name Matassa. For the veterans among your Matassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matassa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Matassa in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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