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Mathia Family History

Mathia Surname Meaning

German (also Mathiä): from a variant of the personal name Mathias (see Matthew).

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Mathia family from?

You can see how Mathia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mathia families living in Glamorgan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mathia's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mathia families in 1891.
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What did your Mathia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathia. 100% of Mathia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mathia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathia 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mathia. 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 278 military records available for the last name Mathia. For the veterans among your Mathia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mathia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mathia in 1960 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathia 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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