Matuszek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Early Origins of the Matuszek family

The surname Matuszek was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Matuszek family

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Matuszek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Matuszewski, Matuszewicz, Matuszewkski, Matkowsky, Mathuskowsky, Mathkowski, Mathkuszewiwcz and many more.

Early Notables of the Matuszek family

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Matuszek migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Matuszek Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Andrzej Matuszek, aged 44, who immigrated to the United States from Stokiec, Russia, in 1907
Jan Matuszek, aged 28, who landed in America from Dierranowo, Russia, in 1907
Franciszek Matuszek, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Gradzisko, Austria, in 1910
Franz Matuszek, aged 24, who landed in America from Tarnowa Dol., Galicia, in 1910
Helena Matuszek, aged 21, who settled in America from Skaroce, Austria, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Matuszek (post 1700) +

Leonard James Matuszek (b. 1954), American Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman
Szymon Matuszek (b. 1989), Polish football midfielder
Marek Matuszek (b. 1972), Slovak judoka