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Matenson Family History

Matenson 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: Martenson, Stenson, Manson, Matteson, Mattison, Ostenson, Mortenson

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Where is the Matenson family from?

You can see how Matenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Matenson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Matenson family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Matenson's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Matenson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Matenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matenson 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Matenson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Matenson. For the veterans among your Matenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matenson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Matenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matenson in 1968 was 60, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matenson 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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