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Matic Family History

Matic Surname Meaning

Croatian and Serbian (Matić): patronymic from the personal name Matija (from Latin Matthias; see Matthew) or from Mate (Croatian only) and Mato short forms of Matija and of its cognate Matej.

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


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Where is the Matic family from?

You can see how Matic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matic families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Matic's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Matic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matic. 34% of Matic men worked as a Miner and 50% of Matic women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matic were Stone Mason and 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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Stone Mason
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Assembler
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Matic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Matic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matic 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matic. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Matic. For the veterans among your Matic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matic in 1964 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matic 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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