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Mateus Family History

Mateus Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Mateus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mateus family from?

You can see how Mateus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mateus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mateus family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateus's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mateus families in 1891.
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What did your Mateus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mateus. 50% of Mateus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Mateus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateus 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Mateus. 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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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Mateus. For the veterans among your Mateus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mateus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mateus in 1964 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mateus 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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