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Matzkin Family History

Matzkin 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: Matkin, Makin, Malkin, Matlin, Markin, Mackin, Matin, Matzen, Mankin

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Where is the Matzkin family from?

You can see how Matzkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Matzkin families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Matzkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matzkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzkin 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 Matzkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzkin. 19% of Matzkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Matzkin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Dentist
    19%
  • Lawyer
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Matzkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Matzkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzkin 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Matzkin. 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 Matzkin. For the veterans among your Matzkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matzkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matzkin in 1962 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzkin 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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