This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Matzdorff family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Matzdorff Family History

Matzdorff 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: Madoff, Batdorf, Mundorff, Ratzloff, Kasdorf, Matamoros, Davidoff

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Matzdorff family from?

You can see how Matzdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzdorff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Matzdorff family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzdorff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matzdorff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Matzdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matzdorff. 25% of Matzdorff men worked as a Farming.

View Census Data for Matzdorff | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Matzdorff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Matzdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzdorff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Matzdorff

Passenger Lists

There are 158 immigration records available for the last name Matzdorff. 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.

View all Matzdorff immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 538 military records available for the last name Matzdorff. For the veterans among your Matzdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matzdorff military records

You've only scratched the surface of Matzdorff family history

Discover More

What is the average Matzdorff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Matzdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Matzdorff in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzdorff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzdorff 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matzdorff family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial