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Matzell Family History

Matzell 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: Mansell, Dalzell, Maxwell, Metzel, Martell, Matzen, Swatzell, Yazell

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Where is the Matzell family from?

You can see how Matzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Matzell families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Matzell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzell 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 Matzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matzell. 100% of Matzell men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Matzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Matzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Matzell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Matzell. For the veterans among your Matzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Matzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matzell in 1965 was 74, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzell 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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