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Matzek Family History

Matzek Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Slovak or Polish Macek

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


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Where is the Matzek family from?

You can see how Matzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Matzek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Matzek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Matzek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzek 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 Matzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzek. 52% of Matzek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matzek women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Matzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzek 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Matzek. 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 512 military records available for the last name Matzek. For the veterans among your Matzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzek lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Matzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Matzek in 1946 was 49, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzek 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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