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Matye Family History

Matye Surname Meaning

German form of Hungarian Matyi.

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


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Where is the Matye family from?

You can see how Matye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matye family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Matye families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matye's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Matye families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matye 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 Matye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matye. 70% of Matye men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    70%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Matye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Matye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matye 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Matye. 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 126 military records available for the last name Matye. For the veterans among your Matye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matye in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matye 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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