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Matulich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Matulić: patronymic from the personal name Matula .

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


Similar surnames: Matovich, Matulis, Matesic, Matkovich, Matic, Marusich, Marinich

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Where is the Matulich family from?

You can see how Matulich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matulich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Matulich families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Matulich's in USA. California had the highest population of Matulich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matulich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matulich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matulich. 28% of Matulich men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Matulich women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matulich were Carpenter and Packer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Spinach Porter
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matulich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matulich 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Matulich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 581 military records available for the last name Matulich. For the veterans among your Matulich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matulich lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Matulich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matulich in 1950 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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