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Matfeld Family History

Matfeld Surname 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: Mattfeld, Mayfield, Hatfield, Maxfield, Merfeld, Mansell, Mandel

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Where is the Matfeld family from?

You can see how Matfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Matfeld families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Matfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Matfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matfeld. 100% of Matfeld men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Matfeld women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Matfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Matfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matfeld 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Matfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Matfeld. For the veterans among your Matfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matfeld lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matfeld

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