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Mathern Family History

Mathern Surname Meaning

German: variant of Mattern. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace).

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


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Where is the Mathern family from?

You can see how Mathern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Mathern families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mathern's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mathern families in 1911.
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What did your Mathern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mathern. 20% of Mathern men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mathern women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mathern were Carpenter and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Typist
    10%

What Mathern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mathern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathern 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Mathern. 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 489 military records available for the last name Mathern. For the veterans among your Mathern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathern lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mathern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mathern in 1959 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathern 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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