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Matthess Family History

Matthess 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: Matthews, Matthes, Mattheis, Matthew, Matters, Mathews, Matthias

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Where is the Matthess family from?

You can see how Matthess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matthess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Matthess families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Matthess's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Matthess families in 1880.
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What did your Matthess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matthess. 45% of Matthess men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Matthess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthess 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Matthess. 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 103 military records available for the last name Matthess. For the veterans among your Matthess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthess lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Matthess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matthess in 1964 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthess 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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