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Matofsky Family History

Matofsky 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: Makovsky, Makosky, Yanofsky, Janofsky, Makowsky, Borofsky, Matos

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Where is the Matofsky family from?

You can see how Matofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matofsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matofsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matofsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Matofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matofsky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Matofsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Matofsky. For the veterans among your Matofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matofsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Matofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matofsky in 1972 was 68, and 89 in 1999.

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