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Mateak Family History

Mateak 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: Mathai, Patek, Malek, Maslak, Mate, Matas, Matey, Mates, Machak

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Where is the Mateak family from?

You can see how Mateak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mateak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mateak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mateak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mateak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Mateak. For the veterans among your Mateak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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