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Matha Family History

Matha Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mathai, Mata, Macha, Matta, Martha, Mathe, Matza, Mathia, Math, Mathy

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Where is the Matha family from?

You can see how Matha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Matha families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Matha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Matha ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Matha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matha 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Matha. 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 268 military records available for the last name Matha. For the veterans among your Matha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Matha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Matha in 1963 was 76, and 60 in 2000.

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