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Matkus Family History

Matkus 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: Malkus, Matus, Markus, Matous, Mathus, Mateus, Mattus, Mankus, Magnus

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Where is the Matkus family from?

You can see how Matkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matkus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Matkus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Matkus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matkus families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Matkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Matkus. 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 11 military records available for the last name Matkus. For the veterans among your Matkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Matkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matkus in 1965 was 68, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matkus 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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