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Mathaey Family History

Mathaey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mathey, Mathai, Mather, Matey, Mathre, Mathew, Mahady, Matley, Mathie

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Where is the Mathaey family from?

You can see how Mathaey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathaey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mathaey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathaey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mathaey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathaey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mathaey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathaey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mathaey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mathaey. For the veterans among your Mathaey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathaey lifespan?

Average Mathaey life expectancy in 2002 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathaey 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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