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Mathaus Family History

Mathaus 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: Matheus, Mathus, Mathai, Matus, Matas, Mathur, Matias, Mattas

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Where is the Mathaus family from?

You can see how Mathaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathaus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mathaus family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathaus's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mathaus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathaus 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 Mathaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathaus. 34% of Mathaus men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mathaus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathaus were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Mathaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathaus 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mathaus. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mathaus. For the veterans among your Mathaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mathaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mathaus in 1964 was 60, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathaus 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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