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Matthies Family History

Matthies Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a derivative of the personal name Matthias.

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


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Where is the Matthies family from?

You can see how Matthies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Matthies families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Matthies's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matthies families in 1891.
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What did your Matthies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matthies. 100% of Matthies 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthies. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Matthies. For the veterans among your Matthies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthies lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Matthies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Matthies in 1951 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthies 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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