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Mathy Name Meaning

French: from a variant of the personal name Mathieu (see Matthew ).

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


Similar surnames: Mathey, Mathe, Matey, Mathis, May, Mathus, Mathew, Patry, Matyi, Athy

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Where is the Mathy family from?

You can see how Mathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mathy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mathy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mathy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathy. 40% of Mathy men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Mathy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathy were Checker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Checker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathy 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Mathy. 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 561 military records available for the last name Mathy. For the veterans among your Mathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mathy in 1962 was 71, and 61 in 2003.

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