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Maetzold Family History

Maetzold 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: Paetzold, Betzold, Petzold, Mangold, Metzel, Menold, Mattfeld

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Where is the Maetzold family from?

You can see how Maetzold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maetzold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maetzold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Maetzold families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Maetzold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Maetzold families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maetzold 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 Maetzold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maetzold. 50% of Maetzold men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Maetzold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Maetzold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maetzold 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Maetzold. 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 73 military records available for the last name Maetzold. For the veterans among your Maetzold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maetzold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Maetzold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Maetzold in 1953 was 44, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maetzold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maetzold 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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