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Matzenauer Family History

Matzenauer 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, Matzinger, Wittenauer, Hasenauer, Metzner, Katzenmeyer

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Where is the Matzenauer family from?

You can see how Matzenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matzenauer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzenauer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matzenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzenauer 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 32 census records available for the last name Matzenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzenauer 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Matzenauer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Matzenauer. For the veterans among your Matzenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzenauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matzenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matzenauer in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzenauer 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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