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Matko Family History

Matko Name Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: from a pet form of the personal names Matija (from Latin Matthias) and Matej Slovenian also Matevž (from Latin Matthaeus; see Matthew ). Slovak (Maťko): from a pet form of the personal names Matej Matúš (see Matus ) and Martin .

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


Similar surnames: Mato, Matto, Marko, Manko, Mako, Macko, Batko, Katko, Malko, Mateo

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Where is the Matko family from?

You can see how Matko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Matko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Matko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matko. 82% of Matko men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Loader
    10%
  • Grinder
    10%
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Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Matko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matko 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Matko. 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 221 military records available for the last name Matko. For the veterans among your Matko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Matko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matko in 1956 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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