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Matzat Family History

Matzat 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: Matza, Maza, Mathai, Matas, Mata, Matias, Mattas, Mazza, Matta, Matt

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Where is the Matzat family from?

You can see how Matzat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matzat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Matzat family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzat's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Matzat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzat 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 Matzat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzat. 34% of Matzat men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Matzat women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matzat were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Matzat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Matzat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzat 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Matzat. 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 134 military records available for the last name Matzat. For the veterans among your Matzat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matzat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Matzat in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzat 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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