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Matia Family History

Matia Surname Meaning

Slovak: unexplained. Spanish: from a variant of the personal name Matías (see Matias) an equivalent of Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matia family from?

You can see how Matia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Matia families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Matia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matia families in 1891.
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What did your Matia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laboer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matia. 46% of Matia men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Matia women worked as a Laboer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matia were Cement Finisher and Mangler.

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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
    46%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Cement Finisher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laboer
    60%
  • Mangler
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matia 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Matia. 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 312 military records available for the last name Matia. For the veterans among your Matia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Matia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matia in 1968 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matia 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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