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Matusek Family History

Matusek Name Meaning

Czech (Matušek) and Slovak (Matúšek): from a pet form of the personal name Czech Mat(o)uš Slovak Matúš ‘Matthew’ (see Matous and Matus ).

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


Similar surnames: Matusik, Matousek, Matuska, Marusak, Matus, Balusek, Matejek

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Where is the Matusek family from?

You can see how Matusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matusek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matusek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Matusek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matusek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matusek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matusek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matusek. 45% of Matusek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Matusek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matusek were Barber 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matusek 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Matusek. 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 426 military records available for the last name Matusek. For the veterans among your Matusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matusek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Matusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matusek in 1958 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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