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Matonak Family History

Matonak 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: Manak, Katona, Martinak, Matczak, Malinak, Manton, Monk, Mannan

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Where is the Matonak family from?

You can see how Matonak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matonak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Matonak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matonak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matonak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matonak 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 Matonak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matonak. 100% of Matonak men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Matonak women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Matonak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Matonak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matonak 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Matonak. 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 66 military records available for the last name Matonak. For the veterans among your Matonak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matonak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matonak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matonak in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matonak 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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