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Mathea Family History

Mathea 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: Mather, Mathew, Mathe, Mathey, Mathes, Mathia, Mathena, Matthew

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Where is the Mathea family from?

You can see how Mathea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathea family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mathea family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathea's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Mathea families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Mathea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathea. 25% of Mathea men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Mathea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Mathea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathea 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mathea. 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 115 military records available for the last name Mathea. For the veterans among your Mathea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mathea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mathea in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathea 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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