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Matrejek Family History

Matrejek 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: Matejek, Matejcek, Marecek, Marek, Mateja, Matarese, Matrone, Marrese

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Where is the Matrejek family from?

You can see how Matrejek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matrejek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matrejek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matrejek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matrejek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matrejek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Matrejek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matrejek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Matrejek. 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 57 military records available for the last name Matrejek. For the veterans among your Matrejek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matrejek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matrejek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matrejek in 1965 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matrejek 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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