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Matejka Family History

Matejka Surname Meaning

Czech (Matějka): from a pet form of the personal name Matěj (from Latin Matthias; see Matej).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matejka family from?

You can see how Matejka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matejka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Matejka families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matejka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Matejka families in 1880.
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What did your Matejka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matejka. 22% of Matejka men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Matejka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matejka were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matejka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matejka. 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 655 military records available for the last name Matejka. For the veterans among your Matejka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Matejka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matejka in 1955 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matejka 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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