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Mathaws Family History

Mathaws 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: Mathews, Mathai, Matas, Matthews, Mathew, Matias, Mattas, Mathias

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Where is the Mathaws family from?

You can see how Mathaws families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathaws family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathaws families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Mathaws families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathaws's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mathaws families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathaws surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mathaws ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathaws. 100% of Mathaws women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Mathaws. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathaws 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mathaws. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mathaws. For the veterans among your Mathaws ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathaws lifespan?

Average Mathaws life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathaws 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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