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Matysek Family History

Matysek 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: Matusek, Masek, Matusik, Mattsen, Matejek, Matsen, Matzek, Matousek

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Where is the Matysek family from?

You can see how Matysek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matysek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Matysek families living in Minnesota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Matysek's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Matysek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matysek 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 Matysek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matysek. 48% of Matysek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matysek women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Matysek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Matysek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matysek 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Matysek. 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 173 military records available for the last name Matysek. For the veterans among your Matysek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matysek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matysek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matysek in 1963 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matysek 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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