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Mathys Name Meaning

Flemish and Swiss German: from a variant of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew ). This surname is also found in France (Nord). English (Sussex): variant of Mathis . This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Matthys, Mathus, Mathis, Mathias, Matheus, Matthis, Matey, Mathey

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Where is the Mathys family from?

You can see how Mathys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Mathys families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mathys's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mathys families in 1880.
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What did your Mathys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathys. 31% of Mathys men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mathys women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathys were Barber 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Fountain Girl
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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There are 709 military records available for the last name Mathys. For the veterans among your Mathys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathys lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mathys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mathys in 1957 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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