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Matyn Family History

Matyn 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: Matin, Martyn, Matyi, Matye, May, Martin, Main, Mann, Man, Manton

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Where is the Matyn family from?

You can see how Matyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matyn families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Matyn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Fireman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Matyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Matyn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Matyn. For the veterans among your Matyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyn lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Matyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matyn in 1973 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

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