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Matzau Family History

Matzau 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

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Where is the Matzau family from?

You can see how Matzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matzau family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzau's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Matzau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Matzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matzau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Matzau. For the veterans among your Matzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Matzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Matzau in 1972 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzau 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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