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Matesic Family History

Matesic Surname Meaning

Croatian (Matešić): patronymic from the personal name Mateša a pet form of Matija (from Latin Matthias) and Matej (from Latin Matthaeus); see Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matesic family from?

You can see how Matesic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matesic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Matesic families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Matesic's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matesic families in 1920.
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What did your Matesic ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matesic. 100% of Matesic men worked as a Trapper.

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

What Matesic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Matesic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matesic 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Matesic. 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 190 military records available for the last name Matesic. For the veterans among your Matesic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matesic lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Matesic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matesic in 1960 was 50, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matesic 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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