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Matthes Name 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

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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 1891 there were 23 Matthes families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matthes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matthes families in 1891.
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What did your Matthes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matthes. 78% of Matthes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    8%
  • Home Duties
    8%
  • Student
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 5,000 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.

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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.

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