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Matack Family History

Matack 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: Maack, Matlack, Tack, Marck, Haack, Mack, Stack, Baack, Matas, Malak

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Where is the Matack family from?

You can see how Matack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matack's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Matack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matack 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 78 census records available for the last name Matack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matack 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Matack. 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 6 military records available for the last name Matack. For the veterans among your Matack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matack lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Matack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Matack in 1972 was 86, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matack 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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