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Matyan Family History

Matyan 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: Matyas, Magyar, Madan, Mayen, Mannan, Mangan, Mathai, Magnan, Nathan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyan 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 17 census records available for the last name Matyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Matyan. 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 Matyan. For the veterans among your Matyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Matyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matyan in 1987 was 82, and 64 in 1996.

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