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Matice Family History

Matice 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: Matic, Mattice, Matich, Marie, Matte, Mace, Matis, Maire, Tice, Mate

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Where is the Matice family from?

You can see how Matice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Matice family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matice's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Matice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matice 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 Matice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matice. 58% of Matice men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matice women worked as a House Keeper.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Matice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matice 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Matice. 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 144 military records available for the last name Matice. For the veterans among your Matice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matice lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matice in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matice 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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