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Matichak Family History

Matichak 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: Machak, Matocha, Matczak, Marchak, Matich, Marchal, Mathai, Mancha

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Where is the Matichak family from?

You can see how Matichak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matichak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Matichak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Matichak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matichak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matichak 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 Matichak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matichak. 100% of Matichak men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Matichak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Matichak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matichak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Matichak. 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 48 military records available for the last name Matichak. For the veterans among your Matichak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matichak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matichak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Matichak in 1963 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matichak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matichak 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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