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Matwishyn Family History

Matwishyn 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: Mattison, Mathison, Mathisen, Matison, Matis, Maison, Matlin, Matin

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Where is the Matwishyn family from?

You can see how Matwishyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matwishyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matwishyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matwishyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matwishyn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Matwishyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matwishyn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Matwishyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matwishyn. For the veterans among your Matwishyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matwishyn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Matwishyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matwishyn in 1980 was 61, and 100 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matwishyn 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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