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Matthewes Family History

Matthewes Surname Meaning

see Matthews.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Matthewes family from?

You can see how Matthewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthewes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Matthewes families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Matthewes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matthewes families in 1911.
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What did your Matthewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthewes. 40% of Matthewes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Matthewes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthewes were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Matthewes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Matthewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthewes 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Matthewes. 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 75 military records available for the last name Matthewes. For the veterans among your Matthewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthewes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Matthewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Matthewes in 1965 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthewes 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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