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Matgen Family History

Matgen 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: Matzen, Matsen, Mangen, Hagen, Mammen, Matte, Mayen, Marien, Mangan

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Where is the Matgen family from?

You can see how Matgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matgen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matgen families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Matgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matgen 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 Matgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Delivery Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matgen. 100% of Matgen men worked as a Delivery Boy.

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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

  • Delivery Boy
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Matgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matgen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Matgen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Matgen. For the veterans among your Matgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Matgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matgen in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matgen 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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