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Matzdorf Family History

Matzdorf 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: Batdorf, Kasdorf, Matzner, Waldorf, Madore, Handorf, Madoff, Marzolf

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Where is the Matzdorf family from?

You can see how Matzdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Matzdorf families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Matzdorf's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Matzdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzdorf 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 Matzdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzdorf. 43% of Matzdorf men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Matzdorf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matzdorf were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Matzdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Matzdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzdorf 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Matzdorf. 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 316 military records available for the last name Matzdorf. For the veterans among your Matzdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzdorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Matzdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Matzdorf in 1958 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzdorf 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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