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Mathais Family History

Mathais 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: Mathai, Mathis, Matheis, Matis, Matas, Matias, Mattas, Mathias

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Where is the Mathais family from?

You can see how Mathais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mathais families living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathais's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Mathais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathais 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 Mathais ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathais. 100% of Mathais 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mathais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathais 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathais. 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 170 military records available for the last name Mathais. For the veterans among your Mathais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathais lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mathais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mathais in 1967 was 98, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathais

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathais 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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