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Matheu Family History

Matheu Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Mateo.

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


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Where is the Matheu family from?

You can see how Matheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheu family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matheu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 132 Matheu families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Matheu's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Matheu families in 1911.
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What did your Matheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matheu. 100% of Matheu women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Matheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Matheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheu 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Matheu. 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 86 military records available for the last name Matheu. For the veterans among your Matheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Matheu in 1963 was 76, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheu ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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