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Matwin Family History

Matwin 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: Matlin, Matin, Matkin, Martin, Litwin, Main, Marin, Maslin, Malin

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Where is the Matwin family from?

You can see how Matwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matwin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matwin family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Matwin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Matwin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matwin 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 Matwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matwin. 100% of Matwin men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Matwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Matwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matwin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Matwin. 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 Matwin. For the veterans among your Matwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matwin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Matwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Matwin in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matwin 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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