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Matzele Family History

Matzele 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: Metzel, Matzen, Ratzel, Matzke, Matzek, Manuele, Batzel, Maizel

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Where is the Matzele family from?

You can see how Matzele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matzele families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matzele's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Matzele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzele 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 66 census records available for the last name Matzele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzele 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Matzele. 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 4 military records available for the last name Matzele. For the veterans among your Matzele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Matzele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matzele in 1968 was 79, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzele 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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