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Matzinger Family History

Matzinger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Matzing in Bavaria and in Austria (Salzburg) or from Matzingen (in Thurgau canton) in Switzerland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matzinger family from?

You can see how Matzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Matzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Matzinger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matzinger families in 1891.
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What did your Matzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matzinger. 100% of Matzinger women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzinger 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Matzinger. 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 613 military records available for the last name Matzinger. For the veterans among your Matzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matzinger in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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