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Mateyka Family History

Mateyka 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: Matejka, Matey, Mateja, Materna, Motyka, Matuska, Matecki, Mazeika

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Where is the Mateyka family from?

You can see how Mateyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateyka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mateyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mateyka families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mateyka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mateyka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateyka 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 Mateyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mateyka. 36% of Mateyka men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mateyka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mateyka were Cobbler and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Engineer
    15%
  • Cobbler
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Mateyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Mateyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateyka 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mateyka. 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 129 military records available for the last name Mateyka. For the veterans among your Mateyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateyka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mateyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mateyka in 1964 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateyka 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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