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Mattke Family History

Mattke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Matk, Matka, and Matko: from a pet form of the personal names Matej and Matijaš.

These names have their origins in the Biblical Matthaeus and Matthias (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mattke family from?

You can see how Mattke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mattke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Mattke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mattke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mattke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mattke 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 Mattke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattke. 35% of Mattke men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mattke women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattke were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mattke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mattke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattke 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Mattke. 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 460 military records available for the last name Mattke. For the veterans among your Mattke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mattke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mattke in 1954 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattke 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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