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Matzeder Family History

Matzeder 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: Matzner, Mateer, Maeder, Mander, Metzner, Mader, Mather, Katzer

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Where is the Matzeder family from?

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

What Matzeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Matzeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzeder 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Matzeder. 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 93 military records available for the last name Matzeder. For the veterans among your Matzeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzeder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Matzeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matzeder in 1969 was 49, and 21 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzeder 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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