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Matuszak Family History

Matuszak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic or a pet form of the personal name Matusz ‘Matthew’.

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


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Where is the Matuszak family from?

You can see how Matuszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matuszak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Matuszak families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Matuszak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matuszak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matuszak 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 Matuszak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matuszak. 29% of Matuszak men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Matuszak women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matuszak were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Matuszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matuszak 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Matuszak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matuszak. For the veterans among your Matuszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matuszak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Matuszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matuszak in 1958 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matuszak 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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