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Matousek Family History

Matousek Surname Meaning

Czech (Matoušek): from a pet form of Matouš (see Matous).

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


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Where is the Matousek family from?

You can see how Matousek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matousek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matousek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Matousek families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Matousek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Matousek families in 1880.
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What did your Matousek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matousek. 23% of Matousek men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Matousek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matousek were Tailor and 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
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Matousek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matousek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matousek 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Matousek. 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 786 military records available for the last name Matousek. For the veterans among your Matousek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matousek lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Matousek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matousek in 1946 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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