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Matvey Family History

Matvey 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: Matey, Matley, Mathey, Matney, Mattey, Harvey, Manley, Marvel, Matte

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Where is the Matvey family from?

You can see how Matvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matvey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matvey families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matvey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matvey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matvey 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 Matvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matvey. 100% of Matvey 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
    100%

What Matvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Matvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matvey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Matvey. 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 77 military records available for the last name Matvey. For the veterans among your Matvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matvey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Matvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Matvey in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matvey 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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