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Origins of the Mathers surname

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Where do most Matherses live?

In 1921, most Matherses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Matherses

How common is your surname?

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We have 15,300 records for the Mathers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Matherses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mathers first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Matherses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Matherses in 1921
Dressmaker

88

Domestic Servant

48

General Servant

38

Housekeeper

31

Laundress

30

Common Male occupations for Matherses in 1921
Fisherman

71

General Labourer

56

Coal Miner

48

Agricultural Labourer

40

Farmer

38

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