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Matien Family History

Matien 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: Marien, Matin, Matzen, Matsen, Martin, Marie, Main, Marin, Malin

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Where is the Matien family from?

You can see how Matien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Matien families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Matien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Matien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matien 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Matien. 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 12 military records available for the last name Matien. For the veterans among your Matien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matien 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matien

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