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Matejewski Family History

Matejewski Name 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: Majewski, Maciejewski, Matuszewski, Blazejewski, Rajewski, Malewski

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Where is the Matejewski family from?

You can see how Matejewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matejewski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matejewski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Matejewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matejewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matejewski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Matejewski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Matejewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejewski 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Matejewski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Matejewski. For the veterans among your Matejewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Matejewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matejewski in 1964 was 56, and 82 in 1998.

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