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Matzig Family History

Matzig 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: Hatzis, Matis, Danzig, Natvig, Matlin, Matin, Matti, Mathie, Mazie

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Where is the Matzig family from?

You can see how Matzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Matzig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzig 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 98 census records available for the last name Matzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzig 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Matzig. 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 106 military records available for the last name Matzig. For the veterans among your Matzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Matzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Matzig in 1966 was 80, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzig 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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