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Mathur Family History

Mathur Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Mathura.

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


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Where is the Mathur family from?

You can see how Mathur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mathur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mathur family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathur's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mathur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathur 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 Mathur ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mathur. 100% of Mathur men worked as a Student and 67% of Mathur 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Forelady Tailoring
    34%

What Mathur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Mathur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathur 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Mathur. 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 123 military records available for the last name Mathur. For the veterans among your Mathur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathur lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mathur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mathur in 1967 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathur 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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