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Matheou Family History

Matheou Surname Meaning

from an old genitive case of the personal name Matthaios see Matthew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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There are 264 census records available for the last name Matheou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheou census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Matheou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Matheou in 1971 was 76, and 60 in 2001.

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