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Mattus Family History

Mattus Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of Matthäus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Mattus family from?

You can see how Mattus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mattus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mattus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mattus families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mattus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mattus families in 1891.
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What did your Mattus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mattus. 34% of Mattus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mattus women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mattus were Clerk and Farm.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Farm
    34%

What Mattus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mattus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mattus 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Mattus. 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 266 military records available for the last name Mattus. For the veterans among your Mattus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mattus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mattus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mattus in 1966 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mattus 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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