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Matthei Family History

Matthei 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: Matthew, Matthey, Manthei, Matthes, Matthai, Mattheis, Mattei, Matte

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Where is the Matthei family from?

You can see how Matthei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthei family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matthei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Matthei families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Matthei's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matthei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthei 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 Matthei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matthei. 50% of Matthei men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Doctor
    25%

What Matthei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Matthei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthei 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Matthei. 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 202 military records available for the last name Matthei. For the veterans among your Matthei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthei lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Matthei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Matthei in 1955 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthei 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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