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Matherson Family History

Matherson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish:: patronyic from Mathers. altered form of Matheson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Matherson family from?

You can see how Matherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matherson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matherson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 46 Matherson families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Matherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Matherson families in 1891.
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What did your Matherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Matherson. 100% of Matherson 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Matherson. 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 960 military records available for the last name Matherson. For the veterans among your Matherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matherson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Matherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Matherson in 1943 was 40, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matherson 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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