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Mathar Family History

Mathar 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, Mather, Mathur, Mattar, Mahar, Matar, Magyar, Tatar, Bachar

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Where is the Mathar family from?

You can see how Mathar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mathar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mathar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Mathar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathar 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Mathar. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mathar. For the veterans among your Mathar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Mathar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mathar in 1967 was 69, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathar 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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