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Matthaey Family History

Matthaey 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: Matthey, Matthew, Mathey, Matthes, Matthai, Matthies, Matthieu

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Where is the Matthaey family from?

You can see how Matthaey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthaey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Matthaey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Matthaey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Matthaey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matthaey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Matthaey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthaey 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Matthaey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Matthaey. For the veterans among your Matthaey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthaey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Matthaey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Matthaey in 1972 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthaey 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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