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Matek Family History

Matek 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: Patek, Malek, Mate, Matey, Mates, Macek, Masek, Marek, Matzek, Mater

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Where is the Matek family from?

You can see how Matek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Matek family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matek's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Matek families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matek 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 285 census records available for the last name Matek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matek 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Matek. 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 97 military records available for the last name Matek. For the veterans among your Matek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Matek in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matek 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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