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Matyka Family History

Matyka 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: Motyka, Matura, Mata, Matula, Maya, Partyka, Matta, Mateja, Mantyla

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Where is the Matyka family from?

You can see how Matyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Matyka families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Matyka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matyka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyka 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 Matyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matyka. 33% of Matyka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matyka women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matyka were Labor and Housewife.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Matyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyka 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Matyka. 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 132 military records available for the last name Matyka. For the veterans among your Matyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matyka in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyka 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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