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Mathill Family History

Mathill Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tuthill, Mayhall, Thill, Magill, Mathias, Mathie, Madill, Mattila

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Where is the Mathill family from?

You can see how Mathill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathill families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Mathill families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mathill's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mathill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mathill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathill. 34% of Mathill men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Mathill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Mathill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mathill. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mathill. For the veterans among your Mathill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mathill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mathill in 1969 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathill 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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