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Mathiessen Family History

Mathiessen 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: Matthiessen, Mathiesen, Mathieson, Matthiesen, Thiessen, Mathisen

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Where is the Mathiessen family from?

You can see how Mathiessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathiessen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathiessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mathiessen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mathiessen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mathiessen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mathiessen 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 Mathiessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mathiessen. 100% of Mathiessen men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Mathiessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathiessen 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Mathiessen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mathiessen. For the veterans among your Mathiessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathiessen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Mathiessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mathiessen in 1968 was 76, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mathiessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathiessen 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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