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Mateus Family History

Mateus Name Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Mateus (see Matthew ).

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


Similar surnames: Matheus, Mateos, Mathus, Mates, Matous, Matus, Matias, Matheis, Mateo

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Where is the Mateus family from?

You can see how Mateus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mateus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mateus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mateus family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mateus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mateus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mateus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mateus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mateus. 100% of Mateus men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Mateus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mateus 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Mateus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Mateus. For the veterans among your Mateus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mateus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mateus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mateus in 1964 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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