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Matica Family History

Matica 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: Matic, Gatica, Fatica, Matich, Monica, Matis, Maria, Malina, Maia

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Where is the Matica family from?

You can see how Matica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matica family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matica family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Matica's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Matica families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Matica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matica 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Matica. 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 57 military records available for the last name Matica. For the veterans among your Matica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matica lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matica in 1962 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matica 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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