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Matkis Family History

Matkis Name 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, Mathis, Mattis, Matkins, Matkin, Maki, Makin, Hatzis, Manis

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Where is the Matkis family from?

You can see how Matkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matkis family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Matkis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Matkis families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Matkis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Matkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Matkis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Matkis. For the veterans among your Matkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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