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Matash Family History

Matash Surname 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: Matas, Maras, Matis, Matus, Mates, Tash, Mata, Marsh, Barash, Matos

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Where is the Matash family from?

You can see how Matash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matash family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matash's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Matash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matash ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Matash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Matash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matash 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Matash. 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 17 military records available for the last name Matash. For the veterans among your Matash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matash lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matash in 1967 was 61, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matash ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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