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Matthaus Family History

Matthaus 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: Matthews, Mattas, Althaus, Matthias, Matthes, Matthai, Matheus

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Where is the Matthaus family from?

You can see how Matthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthaus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Matthaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Matthaus families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matthaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Matthaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matthaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthaus. 31% of Matthaus men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Matthaus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthaus were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
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Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Matthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthaus 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Matthaus. 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 263 military records available for the last name Matthaus. For the veterans among your Matthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Matthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Matthaus in 1962 was 78, and 69 in 1997.

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