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Mathis Family History

Mathis Surname Meaning

German French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine) and Flemish: from a variant of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew).

Compare Matthys. English: from a pet form of the personal names Matthew or Mathias.

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


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Where is the Mathis family from?

You can see how Mathis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mathis families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mathis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mathis families in 1891.
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What did your Mathis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stonemason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mathis. 34% of Mathis men worked as a Stonemason and 75% of Mathis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathis were House Painter and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stonemason
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • House Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Nurse S R N
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 126,000 census records available for the last name Mathis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathis 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathis. 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 32,000 military records available for the last name Mathis. For the veterans among your Mathis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathis lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mathis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mathis in 1940 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathis 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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