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Matuka Family History

Matuka 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: Matura, Matula, Matuska, Matsuda, Matus, Matsuoka, Mata, Matta

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Where is the Matuka family from?

You can see how Matuka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matuka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matuka family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matuka's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Matuka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matuka 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 56 census records available for the last name Matuka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matuka 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Matuka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Matuka. For the veterans among your Matuka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matuka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Matuka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matuka in 1968 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matuka 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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