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Matvich Family History

Matvich 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: Matovich, Matich, Savich, Malich, Marich, Matkovich, Matic, Mandich

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Where is the Matvich family from?

You can see how Matvich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matvich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matvich family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matvich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matvich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matvich 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 15 census records available for the last name Matvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matvich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Matvich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Matvich. For the veterans among your Matvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matvich lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Matvich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matvich in 1982 was 65, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matvich 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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