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Matelusch Family History

Matelusch 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: Malsch, Matulich, Matelski, Mateus, Maresco, Matus, Mates, Montefusco

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Where is the Matelusch family from?

You can see how Matelusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelusch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Matelusch family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Matelusch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Matelusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matelusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matelusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Matelusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelusch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matelusch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Matelusch. For the veterans among your Matelusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelusch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Matelusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matelusch in 1973 was 77, and 87 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelusch 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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