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Matzenbach Family History

Matzenbach 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: Achenbach, Aulenbach, Mullenbach, Kallenbach, Lautenbach, Kaltenbach

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Where is the Matzenbach family from?

You can see how Matzenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Matzenbach families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Matzenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Matzenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matzenbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Matzenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzenbach 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 Matzenbach. 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 53 military records available for the last name Matzenbach. For the veterans among your Matzenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzenbach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Matzenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Matzenbach in 1967 was 74, and 64 in 2000.

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