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Matthis Family History

Matthis Name Meaning

English (Surrey): altered form of Mathis . This form of the name is very rare in Britain and Ireland. German: variant of Mathis . This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


Similar surnames: Matthys, Mathis, Mattis, Matthias, Matthes, Matters, Mathias, Mathies

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Where is the Matthis family from?

You can see how Matthis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Matthis families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Matthis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Matthis families in 1911.
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What did your Matthis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matthis. 42% of Matthis men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Matthis women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthis were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 416 immigration records available for the last name Matthis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matthis. For the veterans among your Matthis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthis lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Matthis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Matthis in 1948 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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