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Mathesius Family History

Mathesius 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: Matheus, Matheis, Mathias, Mathews, Mathes, Mathis, Mathies, Matesic

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Where is the Mathesius family from?

You can see how Mathesius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathesius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathesius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mathesius families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mathesius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mathesius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathesius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mathesius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathesius. 77% of Mathesius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mathesius women worked as a 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
    77%
  • Farm Hand
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Mathesius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathesius 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Mathesius. 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 212 military records available for the last name Mathesius. For the veterans among your Mathesius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathesius lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Mathesius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mathesius in 1953 was 48, and 85 in 2003.

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