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Matje Family History

Matje 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: Matte, Mate, Mathe, Matre, Matye, Marie, Maze, Masse, Pate, Mabee

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Where is the Matje family from?

You can see how Matje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matje family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matje family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matje's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Matje families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matje 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 127 census records available for the last name Matje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matje 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Matje. 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 51 military records available for the last name Matje. For the veterans among your Matje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matje lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Matje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matje in 1961 was 23, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matje 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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