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Matheny Family History

Matheny Name Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Mathenay a habitational name from a place called Mathenay in Jura (Franche-Comté). This surname is very rare in Britain while the surname Mathenay has already died out in France.

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


Similar surnames: Matherly, Matey, Mathey, Machen, Mathe, Matley, Mailey, Mathew

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Where is the Matheny family from?

You can see how Matheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Matheny family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Matheny's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Matheny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matheny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matheny. 21% of Matheny men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Matheny women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matheny were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Matheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheny 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 971 immigration records available for the last name Matheny. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Matheny. For the veterans among your Matheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheny lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Matheny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matheny in 1943 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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