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Matcheson Family History

Matcheson 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: Atcheson, Matheson, Atchison, Matteson, Acheson, Mathison, Mathieson

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Where is the Matcheson family from?

You can see how Matcheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matcheson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matcheson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Matcheson families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matcheson's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Matcheson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matcheson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Matcheson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matcheson. 100% of Matcheson men worked as a House Man.

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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

  • House Man
    100%

What Matcheson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Matcheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matcheson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Matcheson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Matcheson. For the veterans among your Matcheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matcheson lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Matcheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matcheson in 1976 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matcheson 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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