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Matthewson Family History

Matthewson Surname Meaning

English (northern): patronymic from Matthew.

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


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Where is the Matthewson family from?

You can see how Matthewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matthewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matthewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 167 Matthewson families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Matthewson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Matthewson families in 1891.
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What did your Matthewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Matthewson. 25% of Matthewson men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Matthewson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matthewson were Small Holder and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Small Holder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Matthewson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Matthewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matthewson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Matthewson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Matthewson. For the veterans among your Matthewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matthewson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Matthewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Matthewson in 1949 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matthewson 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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