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Mathenay Family History

Mathenay 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: Matheny, Matheney, Mathena, Mathey, Matherly, Hatheway, Mahanay

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Where is the Mathenay family from?

You can see how Mathenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathenay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathenay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mathenay families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mathenay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mathenay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Mathenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathenay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mathenay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mathenay. For the veterans among your Mathenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathenay lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Mathenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mathenay in 1981 was 64, and 31 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathenay 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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