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Matthai Family History

Matthai Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). Compare Mathai Indian: rare variant of Mathai

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


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Where is the Matthai family from?

You can see how Matthai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthai family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Matthai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Matthai family living in Flintshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Matthai's in United Kingdom. Flintshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Matthai families in 1891.
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What did your Matthai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthai. 50% of Matthai men worked as a Clerical and 100% of Matthai women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerical
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Matthai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Matthai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthai 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Matthai. 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 741 military records available for the last name Matthai. For the veterans among your Matthai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthai lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Matthai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matthai in 1942 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthai 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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