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Matzenger Family History

Matzenger 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: Matzinger, Matzner, Metzinger, Fatzinger, Metzner, Manger, Strenger

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Where is the Matzenger family from?

You can see how Matzenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Matzenger families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzenger's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Matzenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Matzenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzenger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Matzenger. 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 55 military records available for the last name Matzenger. For the veterans among your Matzenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzenger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Matzenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matzenger in 1970 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzenger 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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