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Mathena Family History

Mathena Surname Meaning

Variant of Matheny.

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


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Where is the Mathena family from?

You can see how Mathena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathena family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mathena family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathena's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mathena families in 1911.
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What did your Mathena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathena. 33% of Mathena men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Mathena women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathena were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    9%

What Mathena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mathena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathena 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Mathena. 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 987 military records available for the last name Mathena. For the veterans among your Mathena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathena lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mathena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mathena in 1947 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathena 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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