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Mateke Family History

Mateke 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: Mattke, Matzke, Mabee, Matte, Patek, Malek, Mate, Matey, Mates, Macek

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Where is the Mateke family from?

You can see how Mateke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mateke family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mateke's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Mateke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateke 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 36 census records available for the last name Mateke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mateke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mateke. For the veterans among your Mateke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateke lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Mateke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mateke in 1986 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateke 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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