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Matthey Family History

Matthey Surname Meaning

German: from a variant of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the German variant Matthei and Dutch cognate Mattheij.

Compare Mathey. English: variant of Matthew. This form of the name is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matthey family from?

You can see how Matthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matthey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Matthey families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Matthey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Matthey families in 1891.
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What did your Matthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthey. 32% of Matthey men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Matthey women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthey were Mechanic 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Matthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthey. 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 787 military records available for the last name Matthey. For the veterans among your Matthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Matthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matthey in 1958 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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