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Mateyak Family History

Mateyak 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: Matey, Mateja, Matejek, Matyas, Matczak, Matera, Mataya, Magyar

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Where is the Mateyak family from?

You can see how Mateyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mateyak family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateyak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mateyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateyak 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 27 census records available for the last name Mateyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateyak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mateyak. 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 Mateyak. For the veterans among your Mateyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateyak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mateyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mateyak in 1955 was 31, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateyak 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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