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Matzhe Family History

Matzhe 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: Mathe, Matzke, Matthew, Maze, Matte, Mather, Mate, Mathre, Mathew

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Where is the Matzhe family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzhe 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 Matzhe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matzhe. 100% of Matzhe men worked as a Farming.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Matzhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzhe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Matzhe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matzhe. For the veterans among your Matzhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzhe lifespan?

Average Matzhe life expectancy in 1974 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzhe 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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