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Matzer Family History

Matzer 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: Mather, Katzer, Matter, Matzner, Matzen, Metzer, Batzer, Matzek

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Where is the Matzer family from?

You can see how Matzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Matzer family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzer's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Matzer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzer 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 Matzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzer. 43% of Matzer men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Matzer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matzer were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Triprider
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Matzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzer 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Matzer. 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 182 military records available for the last name Matzer. For the veterans among your Matzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Matzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Matzer in 1954 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzer 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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