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Matocha Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a derivative of the personal name Czech Matěj Slovak Matej ‘Matthew’.

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


Similar surnames: Mach, Malecha, Macha, Sticha, Matejka, Marcia, Matta, Machan, Pacocha

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Where is the Matocha family from?

You can see how Matocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matocha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matocha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Matocha families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Matocha's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Matocha families in 1920.
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What did your Matocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matocha. 63% of Matocha men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matocha women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Matocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matocha 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Matocha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Matocha. For the veterans among your Matocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matocha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Matocha in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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