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Mathine Family History

Mathine 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: Mathie, Maline, Matlin, Mathre, Maine, Matin, Mathias, Machin, Marine

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Where is the Mathine family from?

You can see how Mathine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mathine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mathine family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathine's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Mathine families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mathine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathine. 35% of Mathine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mathine women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathine were Operator and 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mathine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Mathine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathine 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mathine. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mathine. For the veterans among your Mathine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mathine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mathine in 1966 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathine 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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