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Matjeka Family History

Matjeka 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, Majka, Matzek, Matuska, Mattera, Matejka, Matera

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Where is the Matjeka family from?

You can see how Matjeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matjeka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matjeka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Matjeka family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Matjeka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Matjeka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matjeka 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 109 census records available for the last name Matjeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matjeka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Matjeka. 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 20 military records available for the last name Matjeka. For the veterans among your Matjeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matjeka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matjeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Matjeka in 1963 was 72, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matjeka 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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