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Matyja Family History

Matyja 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: Mateja, Matura, Mata, Matula, Maya, Matta, Mantyla, Matza, Mathia

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Where is the Matyja family from?

You can see how Matyja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matyja families living in Nebraska. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matyja's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Matyja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyja 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 Matyja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matyja. 60% of Matyja men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matyja women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Coal Loader
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Matyja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Matyja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyja 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Matyja. 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 50 military records available for the last name Matyja. For the veterans among your Matyja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyja lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matyja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Matyja in 1965 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matyja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyja 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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