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Matich Family History

Matich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Matić (see Matic) and also of its Hungarized form Matics.

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


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Where is the Matich family from?

You can see how Matich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Matich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Matich family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matich's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Matich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matich 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 Matich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matich. 61% of Matich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matich were Repair Man and Grocery Clerk.

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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
    61%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Repair Man
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Grocery Clerk
    50%

What Matich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matich 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Matich. 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 577 military records available for the last name Matich. For the veterans among your Matich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matich lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Matich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matich in 1943 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matich 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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