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Kmatz Family History

Kmatz Name 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: Kratz, Katz, Kmetz, Matz, Kaatz, Kranz, Metz, Platz, Kotz, Martz

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Where is the Kmatz family from?

You can see how Kmatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kmatz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kmatz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kmatz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kmatz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kmatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kmatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kmatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kmatz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kmatz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Kmatz. For the veterans among your Kmatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kmatz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kmatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kmatz in 1963 was 50, and 58 in 2003.

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