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Mathewman Family History

Mathewman 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: Catherman, Mathewson, Waterman, Weatherman, Mathew, Michelman

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Where is the Mathewman family from?

You can see how Mathewman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathewman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathewman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Mathewman families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mathewman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mathewman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathewman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mathewman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathewman. 100% of Mathewman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mathewman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathewman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mathewman. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mathewman. For the veterans among your Mathewman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathewman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Mathewman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mathewman in 1972 was 75, and 66 in 1995.

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