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Matyak Family History

Matyak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matyas, Magyar, Mathai, Maslak, Matas, Machak, Malak, Mata, Matias

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Where is the Matyak family from?

You can see how Matyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matyak families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matyak's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Matyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matyak 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 Matyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matyak. 50% of Matyak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Mixer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Matyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Matyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matyak 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Matyak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Matyak. For the veterans among your Matyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matyak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Matyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Matyak in 1966 was 78, and 44 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matyak 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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