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Mathieu Family History

Mathieu Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from the French personal name Mathieu vernacular derivative of Latin Mathias or Matthaeus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mathieu family from?

You can see how Mathieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathieu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathieu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Mathieu families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mathieu's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mathieu families in 1891.
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What did your Mathieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathieu. 100% of Mathieu 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 32,000 census records available for the last name Mathieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathieu 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathieu. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mathieu. For the veterans among your Mathieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathieu lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mathieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mathieu in 1945 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathieu 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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