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Matyi Family History

Matyi Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Mátyás (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matyi family from?

You can see how Matyi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Matyi families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Matyi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matyi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyi 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 Matyi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matyi. 53% of Matyi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matyi women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Counter Man
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Matyi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Matyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyi 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Matyi. 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 227 military records available for the last name Matyi. For the veterans among your Matyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matyi in 1962 was 56, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyi 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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