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Mathens Family History

Mathens 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: Athens, Matheny, Mathews, Mathes, Matheus, Matheis, Mathers, Mathena

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Where is the Mathens family from?

You can see how Mathens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mathens family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mathens's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Mathens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathens 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 Mathens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathens. 100% of Mathens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mathens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathens 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Mathens. 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 195 military records available for the last name Mathens. For the veterans among your Mathens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Mathens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mathens in 1953 was 41, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathens 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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