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Matelich Family History

Matelich 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: Matulich, Malich, Matesic, Matovich, Pavelich, Matich, Matlick

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Where is the Matelich family from?

You can see how Matelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matelich family living in Alaska. This was 100% of all the recorded Matelich's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Matelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matelich 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 147 census records available for the last name Matelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelich 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Matelich. 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 25 military records available for the last name Matelich. For the veterans among your Matelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Matelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matelich in 1970 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matelich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelich 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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