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Matysiak Family History

Matysiak 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: Matusiak, Matusik, Matuszak, Maslak, Marusak, Marshak, Matias, Masias

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Where is the Matysiak family from?

You can see how Matysiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matysiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Matysiak families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Matysiak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matysiak families in 1920.
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What did your Matysiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matysiak. 43% of Matysiak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matysiak women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matysiak were Electrical Work and Housekeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Electrical Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Matysiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matysiak 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Matysiak. 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 344 military records available for the last name Matysiak. For the veterans among your Matysiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matysiak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matysiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matysiak in 1962 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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