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Matheison Family History

Matheison 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: Mathison, Matheson, Matherson, Mathewson, Matteson, Mattison

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Where is the Matheison family from?

You can see how Matheison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matheison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Matheison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Matheison families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Matheison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matheison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matheison 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 Matheison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matheison. 100% of Matheison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Matheison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matheison 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Matheison. 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 57 military records available for the last name Matheison. For the veterans among your Matheison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matheison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Matheison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Matheison in 1966 was 63, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Matheison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matheison 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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