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Matiash Family History

Matiash 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: Matias, Matis, Matas, Mattas, Masias, Mathias, Matras, Matyas, Macias

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Where is the Matiash family from?

You can see how Matiash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matiash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matiash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Matiash family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Matiash's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Matiash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matiash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matiash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Matiash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matiash 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Matiash. 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 13 military records available for the last name Matiash. For the veterans among your Matiash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matiash lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Matiash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matiash in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matiash 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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