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Matzo Family History

Matzo 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: Mato, Marzo, Manzo, Mazo, Matto, Mazzo, Matza, Matz, Mateo, Mao

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Where is the Matzo family from?

You can see how Matzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matzo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matzo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Matzo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Matzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matzo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matzo. 50% of Matzo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Matzo women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Factory Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Matzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matzo 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Matzo. 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 61 military records available for the last name Matzo. For the veterans among your Matzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matzo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matzo in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

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