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Matian Family History

Matian 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: Matin, Matias, Marian, Martian, Martin, Damian, Main, Marin, Malin

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Where is the Matian family from?

You can see how Matian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Matian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 6 Matian families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Matian's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Matian families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matian. 60% of Matian men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Matian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Matian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matian 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Matian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matian. For the veterans among your Matian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matian lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Matian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matian in 1994 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matian 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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