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Matzka Family History

Matzka 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: Matza, Matzke, Maza, Matura, Mata, Matula, Mazza, Natzke, Motzko

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Where is the Matzka family from?

You can see how Matzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Matzka families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matzka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Matzka families in 1880.
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What did your Matzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Coller Setter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzka. 25% of Matzka men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Matzka women worked as a Coller Setter. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Shoe Repairer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coller Setter
    100%
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What Matzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Matzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzka 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Matzka. 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 177 military records available for the last name Matzka. For the veterans among your Matzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Matzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Matzka in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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