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Matheus Family History

Matheus Surname Meaning

German and Flemish: from the personal name Matheus (see Matthew). Compare Mattice. Portuguese: variant of Mateus.

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


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Where is the Matheus family from?

You can see how Matheus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matheus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Matheus families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Matheus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matheus families in 1911.
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What did your Matheus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunting was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Matheus. 100% of Matheus men worked as a Hunting.

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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

  • Hunting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Matheus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheus 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 Matheus. 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 970 military records available for the last name Matheus. For the veterans among your Matheus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Matheus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matheus in 1967 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheus 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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