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Matejcek Family History

Matejcek Surname Meaning

Czech (Matějček) and Slovak (Matejček) are derived from a pet form of the personal names Matěj (Czech) and Matej (Slovak).

These names are local forms of the Latin name Matthias.

For reference, Matthew is also associated with these names, highlighting their common roots.

Both Czech and Slovak variations showcase the cultural significance of the name within these communities.

The pet names reflect a more familiar or affectionate usage among family and friends.

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


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Where is the Matejcek family from?

You can see how Matejcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejcek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matejcek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Matejcek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Matejcek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Matejcek families in 1880.
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What did your Matejcek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Matejcek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Matejcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejcek 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Matejcek. 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 171 military records available for the last name Matejcek. For the veterans among your Matejcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejcek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matejcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matejcek in 1963 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

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