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Matolka Family History

Matolka 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: Matula, Marolda, Matocha, Malka, Patoka, Motola, Kapolka, Matuska

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Where is the Matolka family from?

You can see how Matolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matolka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matolka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matolka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matolka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matolka 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 63 census records available for the last name Matolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matolka 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Matolka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Matolka. For the veterans among your Matolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matolka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Matolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Matolka in 1969 was 71, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matolka 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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