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Matherne Family History

Matherne Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German (from Alsace) Mathern or Mattern.

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


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Where is the Matherne family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matherne. 26% of Matherne men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Matherne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matherne were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Saleslady
    9%

What Matherne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Matherne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matherne 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Matherne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matherne. For the veterans among your Matherne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matherne lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Matherne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Matherne in 1945 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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