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Matteus Family History

Matteus 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: Matters, Mattes, Matheus, Mateus, Matteis, Mattus, Matte, Matus

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Where is the Matteus family from?

You can see how Matteus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matteus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Matteus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Matteus families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Matteus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Matteus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Matteus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matteus 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Matteus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Matteus. For the veterans among your Matteus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matteus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Matteus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matteus in 1971 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matteus 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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