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Matijek Family History

Matijek 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: Matejek, Matejcek, Martinek, Matusek, Matzek, Matthew, Marie, Malik

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Where is the Matijek family from?

You can see how Matijek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matijek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matijek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matijek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matijek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matijek 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 Matijek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Matijek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matijek 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Matijek. 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 Matijek. For the veterans among your Matijek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matijek lifespan?

Average Matijek life expectancy in 1964 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matijek 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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