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Matthieu Family History

Matthieu Surname Meaning

French: variant of Mathieu and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Matthieu family from?

You can see how Matthieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthieu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthieu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Matthieu families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Matthieu's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Matthieu families in 1891.
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What did your Matthieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matthieu. 100% of Matthieu women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Matthieu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matthieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthieu 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Matthieu. 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 552 military records available for the last name Matthieu. For the veterans among your Matthieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthieu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Matthieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matthieu in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthieu 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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