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Matejzel Family History

Matejzel 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: Matejcek, Matejek, Menzel, Metzel, Matzen, Mateja, Manteufel, Stetzel

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Where is the Matejzel family from?

You can see how Matejzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matejzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Matejzel family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Matejzel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matejzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matejzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matejzel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Matejzel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Matejzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matejzel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Matejzel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Matejzel. For the veterans among your Matejzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matejzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matejzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matejzel in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

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