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Matovina Family History

Matovina 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: Mattina, Matovich, Marvin, Malina, Matlin, Macina, Matin, Maiorino

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Where is the Matovina family from?

You can see how Matovina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matovina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Matovina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Matovina families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Matovina's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Matovina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matovina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matovina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matovina. 82% of Matovina 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
    82%
  • Car Repairman
    19%
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What Matovina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Matovina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matovina 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Matovina. 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 81 military records available for the last name Matovina. For the veterans among your Matovina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matovina lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Matovina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matovina in 1966 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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