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Matyia Family History

Matyia 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: Mathia, Mattia, Matyi, Matis, Maria, Matlin, Maia, Matura, Mata

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Where is the Matyia family from?

You can see how Matyia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matyia families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matyia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matyia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matyia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Matyia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyia 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Matyia. 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 7 military records available for the last name Matyia. For the veterans among your Matyia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyia lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Matyia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matyia in 1977 was 50, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyia 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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