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Matthams Family History

Matthams Surname Meaning

variant of Matham with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matthams family from?

You can see how Matthams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Matthams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Matthams families living in Essex. This was about 92% of all the recorded Matthams's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Matthams families in 1891.
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What did your Matthams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matthams. 20% of Matthams men worked as a Farmworker and 92% of Matthams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthams were Agricultural Worker and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Milk Salesman
    20%
  • Agricultural Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

What Matthams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matthams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthams 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Matthams. 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 151 military records available for the last name Matthams. For the veterans among your Matthams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthams lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Matthams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Matthams in 1971 was 86, and 86 in 1987.

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