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Mathelson Family History

Mathelson 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: Matheson, Matherson, Mathewson, Michelson, Matteson, Mathison

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Where is the Mathelson family from?

You can see how Mathelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathelson family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Mathelson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Mathelson families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mathelson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mathelson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mathelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathelson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mathelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mathelson. For the veterans among your Mathelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathelson lifespan?

Average Mathelson life expectancy in 1973 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathelson 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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