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Matiga Family History

Matiga 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: Matis, Maria, Malina, Maia, Macina, Matura, Mata, Matula, Madia

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Where is the Matiga family from?

You can see how Matiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matiga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matiga families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matiga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matiga 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 43 census records available for the last name Matiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matiga 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Matiga. 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 6 military records available for the last name Matiga. For the veterans among your Matiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matiga lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Matiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matiga in 1990 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matiga 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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