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Matthie Family History

Matthie Name Meaning

see Mathie .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mathie, Matthies, Mattie, Matthis, Matthieu, Matthew, Matte, Mathre

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Where is the Matthie family from?

You can see how Matthie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matthie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 8 Matthie families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Matthie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Matthie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matthie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthie. 50% of Matthie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Matthie women worked as a Secretary. .

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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%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matthie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthie 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Matthie. 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 210 military records available for the last name Matthie. For the veterans among your Matthie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Matthie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Matthie in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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