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Matzener Family History

Matzener 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, Metzner, Matzinger, Matzen, Patzner, Mitzner, Mateer

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Where is the Matzener family from?

You can see how Matzener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matzener family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzener's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Matzener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzener 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 40 census records available for the last name Matzener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzener 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Matzener. 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 24 military records available for the last name Matzener. For the veterans among your Matzener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matzener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matzener in 1964 was 45, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzener 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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