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Matyus Family History

Matyus 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: Matus, Matous, Matyas, Mathus, Mateus, Mattus, Magnus, Malkus, Matis

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Where is the Matyus family from?

You can see how Matyus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Matyus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Matyus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matyus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyus 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 304 census records available for the last name Matyus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyus 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Matyus. 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 108 military records available for the last name Matyus. For the veterans among your Matyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matyus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matyus in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyus 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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