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Matzel Family History

Matzel 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: Metzel, Matzen, Ratzel, Matzek, Batzel, Maizel, Mitzel, Mandel

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Where is the Matzel family from?

You can see how Matzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Matzel family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Matzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matzel. 100% of Matzel women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Matzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzel 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Matzel. 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 144 military records available for the last name Matzel. For the veterans among your Matzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Matzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matzel in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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