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Matzko Family History

Matzko 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: Motzko, Maczko, Matzke, Matsko, Mato, Marzo, Manzo, Mazo, Matsuo

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Where is the Matzko family from?

You can see how Matzko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Matzko families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzko's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Matzko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzko 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 Matzko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzko. 53% of Matzko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matzko women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matzko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Matzko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzko 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Matzko. 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 199 military records available for the last name Matzko. For the veterans among your Matzko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Matzko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Matzko in 1956 was 46, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matzko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matzko 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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