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Matesich Family History

Matesich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Matešić (see Matesic).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matesich family from?

You can see how Matesich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matesich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Matesich families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Matesich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matesich families in 1920.
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What did your Matesich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matesich. 50% of Matesich 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
    50%
  • Labor
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%

What Matesich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Matesich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matesich 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Matesich. 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 187 military records available for the last name Matesich. For the veterans among your Matesich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matesich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Matesich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Matesich in 1960 was 54, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matesich 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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