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Matheis Family History

Matheis Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus or Mathias (see Matthew).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matheis family from?

You can see how Matheis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Matheis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matheis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Matheis families in 1891.
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What did your Matheis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matheis. 21% of Matheis men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Matheis women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matheis were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Matheis family records will you find?

Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matheis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Matheis. For the veterans among your Matheis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Matheis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matheis in 1957 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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