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Matkovic Family History

Matkovic Name Meaning

Croatian and Serbian (Matković); Slovenian and Slovak (Matkovič): patronymic from the personal name Matko Slovak Maťko.

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


Similar surnames: Markovic, Matkovich, Ratkovich, Markovich, Jankovic, Makovec

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Where is the Matkovic family from?

You can see how Matkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matkovic family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Matkovic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Matkovic families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Matkovic's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Matkovic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matkovic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matkovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matkovic. 34% of Matkovic men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Matkovic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Matkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matkovic 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Matkovic. 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 264 military records available for the last name Matkovic. For the veterans among your Matkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matkovic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Matkovic in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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