The surname Matuszew 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.
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Early History of the Matuszew family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matuszew research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1476 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Matuszew History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Matuszew Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Matuszewski, Matuszewicz, Matuszewkski, Matkowsky, Mathuskowsky, Mathkowski, Mathkuszewiwcz and many more.
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Early Notables of the Matuszew family
Prominent among those of the name Matuszew in this period were
the Matuszewski family of Polesie
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Migration of the Matuszew family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antanas Matuszewsky, who sailed from Hamburg to New York in 1872; Florentina and Franciszek Matuszewski, who were both baptized in Baltimore in 1886; Jacob Matuszewski, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1888.
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