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Matze Family History

Matze 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: Maze, Matte, Mate, Matzen, Mathe, Matza, Metze, Matzke, Matzek, Matz

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Where is the Matze family from?

You can see how Matze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matze family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Matze families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 43% of all the recorded Matze's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Matze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matze. 25% of Matze men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Matze women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Matze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Matze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matze 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Matze. 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 142 military records available for the last name Matze. For the veterans among your Matze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matze lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matze in 1964 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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