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Mattig Family History

Mattig 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: Matti, Mattis, Attig, Mattia, Mattie, Mattix, Martin, Matte, Marti

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Where is the Mattig family from?

You can see how Mattig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mattig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mattig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mattig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mattig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Mattig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattig 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mattig. 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 125 military records available for the last name Mattig. For the veterans among your Mattig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mattig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mattig in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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