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Matheys Family History

Matheys 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: Mathews, Mathey, Mathes, Matheus, Matheis, Mathys, Mathers, Mather

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Where is the Matheys family from?

You can see how Matheys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Matheys families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Matheys's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Matheys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matheys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matheys. 75% of Matheys men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Matheys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheys 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Matheys. 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 65 military records available for the last name Matheys. For the veterans among your Matheys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matheys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Matheys in 1964 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

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