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Matsdorf Family History

Matsdorf 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: Kasdorf, Batdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Matsuura, Matsuoka, Matsuo

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Where is the Matsdorf family from?

You can see how Matsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Matsdorf family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Matsdorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matsdorf families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Matsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matsdorf 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Matsdorf. 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 35 military records available for the last name Matsdorf. For the veterans among your Matsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matsdorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matsdorf in 1964 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matsdorf 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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