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Matynka Family History

Matynka 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: Manka, Motyka, Matuska, Martinka, Matejka, Motycka, Matsuda, Manna

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Where is the Matynka family from?

You can see how Matynka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matynka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matynka family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Matynka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Matynka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matynka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Matynka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matynka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Matynka. 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 40 military records available for the last name Matynka. For the veterans among your Matynka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matynka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matynka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matynka in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matynka 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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