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Matejak Family History

Matejak 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: Mateja, Matejek, Matejcek, Matczak, Matejka, Matera, Madeja, Mathai

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Where is the Matejak family from?

You can see how Matejak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matejak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matejak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Matejak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matejak 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 Matejak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matejak. 100% of Matejak men worked as a Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Matejak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Matejak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejak 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Matejak. 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 22 military records available for the last name Matejak. For the veterans among your Matejak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Matejak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Matejak in 1970 was 48, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matejak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matejak 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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