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Mattias Family History

Mattias 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: Matias, Mattas, Mathias, Matthias, Mattis, Attias, Mattia, Martis

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Where is the Mattias family from?

You can see how Mattias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mattias families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mattias's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mattias families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattias 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 Mattias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mattias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattias 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Mattias. 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 Mattias. For the veterans among your Mattias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattias lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Mattias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mattias in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattias 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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