This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Matheeson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Matheeson Family History

Matheeson 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: Mathieson, Matheson, Matherson, Mathewson, Matteson, Mathison

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Matheeson family from?

You can see how Matheeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheeson family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Matheeson families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Matheeson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matheeson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Matheeson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Matheeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Matheeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheeson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Matheeson

Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Matheeson. 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.

View all Matheeson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Matheeson. For the veterans among your Matheeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Matheeson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Matheeson family history

Discover More

What is the average Matheeson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheeson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matheeson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Matheeson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial