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Matelsky Family History

Matelsky 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, Majesky, Malesky, Zaretsky, Matey, Mates, Majewski, Gately

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Where is the Matelsky family from?

You can see how Matelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matelsky families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Matelsky's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Matelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matelsky. 100% of Matelsky women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Matelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Matelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelsky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Matelsky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Matelsky. For the veterans among your Matelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Matelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matelsky in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelsky 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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