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Matava Family History

Matava Surname Meaning

Slovak: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Matava family from?

You can see how Matava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matava family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matava families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Matava families living in Vermont. This was about 78% of all the recorded Matava's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Matava families in 1880.
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What did your Matava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matava. 77% of Matava men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matava women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Miner
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Matava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Matava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matava 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Matava. 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 171 military records available for the last name Matava. For the veterans among your Matava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matava lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matava in 1964 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matava 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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