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Matija Family History

Matija 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: Mateja, Matis, Maria, Malina, Maia, Macina, Matura, Mata, Matula

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Where is the Matija family from?

You can see how Matija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matija families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Matija's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matija families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matija 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 66 census records available for the last name Matija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matija 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Matija. 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 150 military records available for the last name Matija. For the veterans among your Matija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matija lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Matija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matija in 1964 was 52, and 92 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matija

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matija 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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