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Matgas Family History

Matgas 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: Matas, Matias, Mattas, Mangas, Matras, Matyas, Magas, Maras, Mangan

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What did your Matgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matgas. 50% of Matgas men worked as a Coal Digger.

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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

  • Coal Digger
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Matgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matgas 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 Matgas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Matgas. For the veterans among your Matgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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