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Matthia Family History

Matthia 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: Matthias, Mathia, Mattia, Matthis, Matthew, Attia, Macchia, Mathias

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Where is the Matthia family from?

You can see how Matthia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Matthia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Matthia families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Matthia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matthia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matthia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Crane Director was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matthia. 100% of Matthia men worked as a Crane Director. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Crane Director
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Matthia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthia 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Matthia. 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 55 military records available for the last name Matthia. For the veterans among your Matthia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthia lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Matthia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matthia in 1987 was 85, and 87 in 1995.

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