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Matusko Family History

Matusko Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Matuska, Matsko, Matus, Matsuo, Maruska, Matusik, Maturo, Matusek

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Where is the Matusko family from?

You can see how Matusko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matusko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matusko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Matusko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matusko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matusko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matusko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matusko. 38% of Matusko men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Matusko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Matusko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matusko 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Matusko. 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 235 military records available for the last name Matusko. For the veterans among your Matusko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matusko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Matusko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matusko in 1955 was 46, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matusko 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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