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Matthy Family History

Matthy 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, Mathy, Matthys, Matty, Mattey, Matthew, Matte, Athy, Murthy

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Where is the Matthy family from?

You can see how Matthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Matthy families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Matthy families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Matthy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Matthy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Matthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matthy. 50% of Matthy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Matthy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Matthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthy 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Matthy. 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 31 military records available for the last name Matthy. For the veterans among your Matthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Matthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Matthy in 1970 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthy 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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