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Origins of the Mata surname

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About the Matas

We have a total number of 192 records for people with the last name Mata.

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Where do most Matas live?

In 1921, most Matas lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Matas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 61 records for the Mata surname. The oldest one dates back to 1871.

Who were Matas most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Matas.

What are the most common Mata first names?

  • Juan
  • Jose
  • Maria
  • Juana

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Common jobs for Matas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Matas in 1921
Servant

3

Elementary Teacher

1

Female Learner London

1

General Domestic Servant

1

Girl Clerk London

1

Common Male occupations for Matas in 1921
Farm Hands

22

General Farmers

6

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

6

Cooks

4

Unskilled Construction Occupations

3

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