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Mathan Family History

Mathan Surname Meaning

see Matham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mathan family from?

You can see how Mathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mathan families living in Sussex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mathan's in United Kingdom. Sussex and 1 other county had the highest population of Mathan families in 1891.
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What did your Mathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mathan. 100% of Mathan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mathan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

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 Mathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathan 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 669 immigration records available for the last name Mathan. 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 160 military records available for the last name Mathan. For the veterans among your Mathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Mathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mathan in 1978 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathan 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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