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Mathason Family History

Mathason 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: Mathison, Mathiason, Matheson, Mathson, Matteson, Mattison, Matalon

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Where is the Mathason family from?

You can see how Mathason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 9 Mathason families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mathason's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mathason families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathason 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 Mathason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathason. 54% of Mathason men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

What Mathason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Mathason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathason 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Mathason. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Mathason. For the veterans among your Mathason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathason lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mathason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mathason in 1963 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathason 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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