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Matigian Family History

Matigian 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: Ratigan, Madigan, Nahigian, Mangan, Radigan, Magnan, Timian, Milian

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Matigian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Matigian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matigian 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Matigian. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Matigian. For the veterans among your Matigian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matigian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Matigian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matigian in 1965 was 79, and 54 in 2002.

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