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Matza Family History

Matza Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a baker of Jewish unleavened bread from Yiddish (of Hebrew origin) matse ‘matzah’ (unleavened bread).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matza family from?

You can see how Matza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Matza families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Matza's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Matza families in 1911.
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What did your Matza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matza. 23% of Matza men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Matza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matza were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Fruit Dealer
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matza 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Matza. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Matza. For the veterans among your Matza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matza lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Matza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matza in 1948 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matza ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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