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Matusz Family History

Matusz Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Matusz a pet form of Maciej Mateusz vernacular equivalents of Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matusz family from?

You can see how Matusz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matusz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Matusz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Matusz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matusz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matusz 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 Matusz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matusz. 58% of Matusz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matusz women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matusz were Janitor and Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Labor
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Matusz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Matusz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matusz 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Matusz. 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 202 military records available for the last name Matusz. For the veterans among your Matusz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matusz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Matusz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matusz in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matusz 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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