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Matheney Family History

Matheney Surname Meaning

Variant of Matheny.

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


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Where is the Matheney family from?

You can see how Matheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 10 Matheney families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Matheney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matheney families in 1861.
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What did your Matheney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matheney. 28% of Matheney men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Matheney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matheney were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Matheney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheney 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Matheney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matheney. For the veterans among your Matheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Matheney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matheney in 1952 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matheney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheney 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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