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Matheides Family History

Matheides 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: Mathies, Matheis, Mathias, Mathie, Mathews, Mathes, Manheimer, Mathis

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Where is the Matheides family from?

You can see how Matheides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheides family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matheides families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matheides's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Matheides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matheides ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Matheides ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Matheides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheides 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Matheides. 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 5 military records available for the last name Matheides. For the veterans among your Matheides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheides lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Matheides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Matheides in 1972 was 68, and 83 in 1995.

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