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Matthais Family History

Matthais 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: Matthai, Mattheis, Matthis, Mathai, Matthews, Mattas, Matthias

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Where is the Matthais family from?

You can see how Matthais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Matthais family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Matthais's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Matthais families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matthais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matthais. 50% of Matthais 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
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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What Matthais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Matthais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthais 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Matthais. 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 75 military records available for the last name Matthais. For the veterans among your Matthais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthais lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Matthais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Matthais in 1969 was 76, and 66 in 1984.

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