This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Matzkus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Matzkus Family History

Matzkus 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: Malkus, Matus, Markus, Matous, Matzke, Matheus, Mathus, Mateus

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Matzkus family from?

You can see how Matzkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matzkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matzkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Matzkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matzkus. 100% of Matzkus men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Matzkus | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Matzkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Matzkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Matzkus

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Matzkus. 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.

View all Matzkus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Matzkus. For the veterans among your Matzkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matzkus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Matzkus family history

Discover More

What is the average Matzkus lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzkus 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzkus

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matzkus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial