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Matusek Family History

Matusek Surname Meaning

Czech (Matušek) and Slovak (Matúšek): from a pet form of the personal name Czech Mat(o)uš Slovak Matúš ‘Matthew’.

(see Matous and Matus).

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


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You can see how Matusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matusek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matusek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Matusek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matusek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matusek families in 1880.
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What did your Matusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Private Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matusek. 100% of Matusek women worked as a Retired Private Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Retired Private Teacher
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matusek 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Matusek. 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 426 military records available for the last name Matusek. For the veterans among your Matusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matusek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Matusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matusek in 1958 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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