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Matheo Family History

Matheo 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, Mathe, Mathey, Mathes, Matteo, Mateo, Matthew, Macho

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Where is the Matheo family from?

You can see how Matheo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Matheo family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matheo's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matheo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Matheo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheo 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Matheo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Matheo. For the veterans among your Matheo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Matheo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matheo in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheo 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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