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Matzes Family History

Matzes 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: Mates, Matzen, Mathes, Mattes, Matzek, Gates, Maze, Matte, Hatzis

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Where is the Matzes family from?

You can see how Matzes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matzes families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Matzes family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matzes's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Matzes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzes 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 31 census records available for the last name Matzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Matzes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Matzes. For the veterans among your Matzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Matzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Matzes in 1974 was 78, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzes 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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