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Matijak Family History

Matijak 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: Matias, Mateja, Matejek, Martinak, Matczak, Malinak, Malik, Mathai

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matijak 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 35 census records available for the last name Matijak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matijak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Matijak. 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 50 military records available for the last name Matijak. For the veterans among your Matijak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matijak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Matijak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matijak in 1970 was 51, and 74 in 2001.

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