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Matkow Family History

Matkow 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: Markow, Mato, Makos, Markos, Matto, Marlow, Marko, Manko, Matos

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Where is the Matkow family from?

You can see how Matkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matkow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matkow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matkow 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 10 census records available for the last name Matkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Matkow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Matkow. For the veterans among your Matkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkow lifespan?

Average Matkow life expectancy in 1988 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matkow 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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