Matthes Family History

Matthes Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).

English (Surrey and Lancashire): variant of Mathis.

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

Similar surnames: Matthew, Mattheis, Matthey, Mathes, Matthias, Mathey, Matthai, Anthes, Mathies, Mathew

89,000 record(s) for Matthes

49K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
11K	Census and Voter Lists
19K	Member Trees

Where is the Matthes family from?

You can see how Matthes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Matthes families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Matthes's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Matthes families in 1840.

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

What did your Matthes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthes. 14% of Matthes men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Matthes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthes were Proprietor and Teacher.

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

14%

Laborer

11%

Salesman

8%

Proprietor

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housewife

10%

Stenographer

9%

Housekeeper

8%

Teacher

7%

What Matthes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11K census records available for the last name Matthes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Matthes. 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.

Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Matthes. For the veterans among your Matthes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Matthes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Matthes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matthes in 1942 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthes 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.