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Matz Family History

Matz Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal names Matthäus or Matthias (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matz family from?

You can see how Matz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Matz families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Matz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matz families in 1891.
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What did your Matz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matz. 100% of Matz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Matz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matz 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Matz. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Matz. For the veterans among your Matz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Matz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matz in 1950 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matz 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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