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Mathus Name Meaning

Dutch: from a variant of the personal name Matheus (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Matheus, Mathis, Matus, Mateus, Matous, Mathias, Mattis, Mathia

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Mathus Family Origin

Where is the Mathus family from?

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    You can see how Mathus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathus families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Mathus families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mathus's in the USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mathus families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Mathus Family Occupations

    What did your Mathus ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Mathus family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Mathus. The most common Mathus occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Mathus's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Farming

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mathus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Mathus Historical Records

    What Mathus family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mathus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mathus. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mathus. For the veterans among your Mathus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Mathus Life Expectancy

    What is the average Mathus lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mathus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mathus in 1952 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathus

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathus 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.

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