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Mathein Family History

Mathein 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: Matheis, Mathern, Manheim, Mathai, Mather, Matlin, Mattern, Mathew

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Where is the Mathein family from?

You can see how Mathein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathein families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mathein families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mathein's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mathein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathein 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 271 census records available for the last name Mathein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathein 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Mathein. 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 105 military records available for the last name Mathein. For the veterans among your Mathein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mathein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mathein in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathein 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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