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Matijevich Family History

Matijevich 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: Matkovich, Marinovich, Matovich, Martinovich, Ratkovich, Marinich

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Where is the Matijevich family from?

You can see how Matijevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matijevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matijevich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Matijevich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matijevich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matijevich 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 Matijevich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matijevich. 45% of Matijevich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matijevich women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Matijevich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Matijevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matijevich 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Matijevich. 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 87 military records available for the last name Matijevich. For the veterans among your Matijevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matijevich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matijevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Matijevich in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matijevich 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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