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Mateka Family History

Mateka 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, Matejka, Matera, Macera, Patek, Malek, Mate, Madera, Matey

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Where is the Mateka family from?

You can see how Mateka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mateka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mateka families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mateka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Mateka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateka 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 Mateka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mateka. 100% of Mateka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mateka women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mateka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Mateka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateka 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mateka. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mateka. For the veterans among your Mateka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mateka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mateka in 1962 was 79, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateka 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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