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Matsler Family History

Matsler 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: Master, Maser, Manser, Tasler, Hasler, Marler, Mather, Casler, Madler

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Where is the Matsler family from?

You can see how Matsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Matsler families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matsler's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Matsler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matsler 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 Matsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matsler. 55% of Matsler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%

What Matsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Matsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsler 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Matsler. 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 162 military records available for the last name Matsler. For the veterans among your Matsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matsler in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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