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Maetze Family History

Maetze 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: Metze, Meetze, Metz, Maze, Matte, Martz, Marte, Mate, Maenza, Metzel

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Where is the Maetze family from?

You can see how Maetze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maetze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maetze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Maetze families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Maetze's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Maetze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maetze 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 83 census records available for the last name Maetze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maetze 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Maetze. 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 30 military records available for the last name Maetze. For the veterans among your Maetze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maetze lifespan?

Average Maetze life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maetze 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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