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Mataya Family History

Mataya Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Mateja .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ratay, Matey, Mateja, Maya, Matas, Malara, Mathys, Makara, Matula

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Where is the Mataya family from?

You can see how Mataya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mataya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mataya families living in New Mexico. This was about 21% of all the recorded Mataya's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Mataya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mataya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mataya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mataya. 29% of Mataya men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Cab Driver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Mataya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mataya 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Mataya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 272 military records available for the last name Mataya. For the veterans among your Mataya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mataya lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mataya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mataya in 1956 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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