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Mathefs Family History

Mathefs 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, Mathes, Matheus, Matheis, Mathers, Mather, Athens, Matters

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Where is the Mathefs family from?

You can see how Mathefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathefs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mathefs family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathefs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mathefs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mathefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathefs 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mathefs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mathefs. For the veterans among your Mathefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathefs lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Mathefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mathefs in 1967 was 92, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathefs 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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