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Matthers Name Meaning

see Mathers .

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


Similar surnames: Matters, Matthews, Matthes, Mattheis, Mathers, Matthew, Mather

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Where is the Matthers family from?

You can see how Matthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Matthers family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matthers's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Matthers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthers. 40% of Matthers men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Matthers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthers were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthers 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Matthers. 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 179 military records available for the last name Matthers. For the veterans among your Matthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Matthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Matthers in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2002.

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