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Matya Family History

Matya 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: Mata, Maya, Matta, Matza, Matyas, Matyi, Mataya, Matye, Hata, May

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Where is the Matya family from?

You can see how Matya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Matya families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Matya's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Matya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matya 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 Matya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matya. 34% of Matya men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Matya women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matya were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Watchman
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Matya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Matya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matya 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Matya. 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 132 military records available for the last name Matya. For the veterans among your Matya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matya in 1963 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matya 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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