Mathershead Family History

Mathershead Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mothershead, Mothershed, Weatherhead, Battershell, Manderscheid, Matherson, Matherne, Mathers, Catherine, Mather

296 record(s) for Mathershead

68	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
165	Census and Voter Lists
48	Member Trees

Where is the Mathershead family from?

You can see how Mathershead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathershead family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathershead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mathershead family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathershead's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mathershead families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathershead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mathershead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathershead.

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

100%

What Mathershead family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 165 census records available for the last name Mathershead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathershead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Mathershead. For the veterans among your Mathershead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mathershead lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Mathershead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mathershead in 1983 was 64, and 85 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathershead ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.