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Mathai Name Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from a derivative of the Greek personal name Matthaios (see Matthew ) found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. German: variant of Matthai .

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


Similar surnames: Mathew, Matthai, Macha, Nathan, Matas, Mathie, Mata, Mathe, Mathias

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Where is the Mathai family from?

You can see how Mathai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathai family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mathai families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mathai family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathai's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mathai families in 1871.
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What did your Mathai ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 353 census records available for the last name Mathai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathai 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Mathai. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mathai. For the veterans among your Mathai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathai lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Mathai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mathai in 1973 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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