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Matischek Family History

Matischek 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: Matejcek, Matusek, Mascher, Marschel, Matich, Maruschak, Mashek

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Where is the Matischek family from?

You can see how Matischek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matischek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matischek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matischek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matischek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matischek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Matischek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Matischek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matischek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Matischek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Matischek. For the veterans among your Matischek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matischek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Matischek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matischek in 1963 was 74, and 66 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matischek 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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