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Mathys Family History

Mathys Surname Meaning

Flemish and Swiss German: from a variant of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew). This surname is also found in France (Nord).

English (Sussex): variant of Mathis. This form of the name is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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You can see how Mathys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mathys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Mathys families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mathys's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mathys families in 1891.
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What did your Mathys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathys. 82% of Mathys 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
    82%
  • Shorthand Typist
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathys. 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 709 military records available for the last name Mathys. For the veterans among your Mathys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathys lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mathys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mathys in 1957 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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