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Matkey Family History

Matkey 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, Mackey, Matley, Mankey, Mathey, Markey, Matney, Mattey, Marker

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Where is the Matkey family from?

You can see how Matkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matkey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matkey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Matkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matkey 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 Matkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matkey. 100% of Matkey 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 Matkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Matkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Matkey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Matkey. For the veterans among your Matkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Matkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matkey in 1967 was 78, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matkey 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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