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Mathony Family History

Mathony 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: Matheny, Mahony, Anthony, Machon, Mahon, Mathey, Matrone, Matson

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Where is the Mathony family from?

You can see how Mathony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathony family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Mathony families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathony's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mathony families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathony 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 Mathony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathony. 100% of Mathony men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mathony women worked as a Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mathony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Mathony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathony 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mathony. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mathony. For the veterans among your Mathony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathony lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mathony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mathony in 1969 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathony 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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