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Matulka Family History

Matulka Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Matula.

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


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Where is the Matulka family from?

You can see how Matulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matulka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Matulka families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Matulka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Matulka families in 1880.
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What did your Matulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matulka. 54% of Matulka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matulka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Matulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matulka 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Matulka. 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 153 military records available for the last name Matulka. For the veterans among your Matulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matulka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matulka in 1962 was 66, and 52 in 2004.

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