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Mathyer Family History

Mathyer 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: Mather, Mayer, Rather, Mahler, Matter, Mathur, Mathre, Metayer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mathyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathyer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mathyer. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Mathyer. For the veterans among your Mathyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Mathyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mathyer in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 1994.

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