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Mataija Family History

Mataija 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: Mattina, Mateja, Mattila, Matassa, Mathia, Mattia, Mataya, Matava

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Where is the Mataija family from?

You can see how Mataija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mataija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mataija family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mataija's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Mataija families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mataija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mataija 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mataija. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mataija. For the veterans among your Mataija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mataija lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Mataija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mataija in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mataija 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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