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Matko Family History

Matko Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from a pet form of the personal names Matija (from Latin Matthias) and Matej. Slovenian also Matevž (from Latin Matthaeus; see Matthew).

Slovak (Maťko): from a pet form of the personal names Matej Matúš (see Matus) and Martin.

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


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Where is the Matko family from?

You can see how Matko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Matko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Matko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matko families in 1920.
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What did your Matko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matko. 100% of Matko men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Matko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matko 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Matko. 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 221 military records available for the last name Matko. For the veterans among your Matko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Matko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matko in 1956 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matko 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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