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Matyger Family History

Matyger 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: Mayer, Manger, Mather, Mauger, Mager, Matter, Metzger, Matzner

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Where is the Matyger family from?

You can see how Matyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matyger family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Matyger's in USA. California had the highest population of Matyger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyger 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 43 census records available for the last name Matyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Matyger. 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 27 military records available for the last name Matyger. For the veterans among your Matyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Matyger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matyger in 1947 was 56, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyger 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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