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Matzger Family History

Matzger 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: Metzger, Matzner, Metzner, Manger, Mather, Mauger, Mager, Katzer

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Where is the Matzger family from?

You can see how Matzger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Matzger families living in Washington. This was about 69% of all the recorded Matzger's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Matzger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzger 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 Matzger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzger. 55% of Matzger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Matzger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matzger were Carpenter and Clerical.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Clerical
    40%

What Matzger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Matzger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzger 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Matzger. 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 132 military records available for the last name Matzger. For the veterans among your Matzger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Matzger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Matzger in 1965 was 71, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzger 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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