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Matevia Family History

Matevia 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: Mateja, Materna, Mathia, Matesic, Mattia, Matejka, Matera, Matava

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Where is the Matevia family from?

You can see how Matevia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matevia family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Matevia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Matevia family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Matevia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matevia families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matevia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matevia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Matevia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matevia 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Matevia. 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 36 military records available for the last name Matevia. For the veterans among your Matevia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matevia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matevia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matevia in 1964 was 52, and 73 in 2003.

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