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Matherly Family History

Matherly Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from an unidentified placename or possibly a variant of Madeley.

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


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Where is the Matherly family from?

You can see how Matherly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matherly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matherly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Matherly families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Matherly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Matherly families in 1891.
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What did your Matherly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matherly. 29% of Matherly men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Matherly women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matherly were Farming and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%

What Matherly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Matherly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matherly 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Matherly. 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 Matherly. For the veterans among your Matherly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matherly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Matherly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Matherly in 1952 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matherly 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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