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Matway Family History

Matway 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: Mathai, Radway, Matas, Gadway, Matey, Galway, Mata, Matias, Mattas

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Where is the Matway family from?

You can see how Matway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Matway families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Matway's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Matway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matway. 60% of Matway men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Matway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matway 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Matway. 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 64 military records available for the last name Matway. For the veterans among your Matway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matway in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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