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Matelson Family History

Matelson 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: Melson, Malson, Matteson, Mattison, Abelson, Matalon, Mathison

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Where is the Matelson family from?

You can see how Matelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Matelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Matelson families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Matelson's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Matelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matelson 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 Matelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Matelson. 100% of Matelson 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
    100%

What Matelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Matelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matelson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Matelson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Matelson. For the veterans among your Matelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matelson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Matelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Matelson in 1969 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matelson 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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