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Matkowsky Family History

Matkowsky 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: Matkowski, Makowsky, Markowski, Mackowski, Makovsky, Makowski

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Where is the Matkowsky family from?

You can see how Matkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matkowsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Matkowsky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Matkowsky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Matkowsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matkowsky 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 Matkowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matkowsky. 100% of Matkowsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matkowsky women worked as a New Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Matkowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Matkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkowsky 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Matkowsky. 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 55 military records available for the last name Matkowsky. For the veterans among your Matkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkowsky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Matkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matkowsky in 1970 was 52, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matkowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matkowsky 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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