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Matuk Family History

Matuk 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: Matus, Mauk, Mark, Malik, Mak, Matte, Mato, Marck, Matis, Mack

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Where is the Matuk family from?

You can see how Matuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matuk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matuk family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matuk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matuk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matuk 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 Matuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matuk. 60% of Matuk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matuk women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Matuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Matuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matuk 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Matuk. 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 264 military records available for the last name Matuk. For the veterans among your Matuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matuk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Matuk in 1962 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matuk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matuk 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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