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Mathay Family History

Mathay 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, Mathey, Mathy, Athy, Mather, Nathan, Latham, Mahan, Matas

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Where is the Mathay family from?

You can see how Mathay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mathay families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mathay's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mathay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathay 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 Mathay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathay. 34% of Mathay men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mathay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathay 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Mathay. 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 Mathay. For the veterans among your Mathay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Mathay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mathay in 1965 was 57, and 75 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathay 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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