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Matys Family History

Matys 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: Matis, Matus, Matas, Mates, Matos, Matyas, Matyi, Mays, Matts, Mathys

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Where is the Matys family from?

You can see how Matys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matys families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Matys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matys 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 Matys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matys. 50% of Matys men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Matys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matys 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Matys. 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 182 military records available for the last name Matys. For the veterans among your Matys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matys in 1962 was 77, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matys 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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