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Matejek Family History

Matejek Surname Meaning

Polish and Slovak; Czech (Matějek): from a pet form of the personal names Matej Czech Matěj equivalents of Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matejek family from?

You can see how Matejek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Matejek families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matejek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Matejek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matejek 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 Matejek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemother were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matejek. 60% of Matejek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matejek women worked as a Housemother.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemother
    100%

What Matejek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Matejek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejek 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Matejek. 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 123 military records available for the last name Matejek. For the veterans among your Matejek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matejek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Matejek in 1963 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matejek 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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