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Matelske Family History

Matelske 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: Matelski, Majeske, Mates, Majewski, Meske, Mielke, Teske, Manske

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Where is the Matelske family from?

You can see how Matelske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matelske families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Matelske family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matelske's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matelske families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Matelske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Matelske. 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 29 military records available for the last name Matelske. For the veterans among your Matelske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matelske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matelske in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelske 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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