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Matzella Family History

Matzella 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: Mazzella, Manzella, Marzella, Patella, Mainella, Manella, Masella

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Where is the Matzella family from?

You can see how Matzella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matzella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matzella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzella 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 64 census records available for the last name Matzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzella 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Matzella. 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 66 military records available for the last name Matzella. For the veterans among your Matzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzella lifespan?

Average Matzella life expectancy in 1995 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzella 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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