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Mattheyer Family History

Mattheyer 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: Matthey, Matthew, Mather, Matter, Matthews, Metteer, Altmeyer

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Where is the Mattheyer family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mattheyer. 100% of Mattheyer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mattheyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Mattheyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattheyer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mattheyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mattheyer. For the veterans among your Mattheyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattheyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mattheyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mattheyer in 1964 was 76, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattheyer 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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