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Mathenie Family History

Mathenie 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: Mathenia, Mathie, Matheny, Matheis, Matherne, Matheney, Mathena

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Where is the Mathenie family from?

You can see how Mathenie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathenie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathenie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mathenie families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathenie's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mathenie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathenie 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 Mathenie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathenie. 67% of Mathenie men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Mathenie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Mathenie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathenie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mathenie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mathenie. For the veterans among your Mathenie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathenie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Mathenie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mathenie in 1970 was 88, and 29 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathenie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathenie 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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