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Math Family History

Math Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): possibly a shortened form of an unidentified Ashkenazic surname.

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


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Where is the Math family from?

You can see how Math families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Math family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Math families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Math families living in Quebec. This was about 29% of all the recorded Math's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Math families in 1911.
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What did your Math ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Math. 43% of Math men worked as a Fils 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

  • Fils Cultivateur
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Math. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Math 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Math. 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 902 military records available for the last name Math. For the veterans among your Math ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Math lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Math life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Math in 1951 was 32, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Math 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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