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Matusiak Family History

Matusiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Matusz (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Matusiak family from?

You can see how Matusiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matusiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Matusiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Matusiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matusiak families in 1920.
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What did your Matusiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matusiak. 60% of Matusiak men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Matusiak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matusiak were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Matusiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matusiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matusiak 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Matusiak. 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 416 military records available for the last name Matusiak. For the veterans among your Matusiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matusiak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Matusiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matusiak in 1953 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matusiak 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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