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Mathen Family History

Mathen 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, Wathen, Matzen, Mathe, Matheny, Mathey, Mathes

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Where is the Mathen family from?

You can see how Mathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mathen families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mathen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mathen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathen 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 Mathen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathen. 29% of Mathen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mathen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathen were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Sec
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Mathen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathen 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Mathen. 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 258 military records available for the last name Mathen. For the veterans among your Mathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mathen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mathen in 1964 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathen 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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