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Mathson Family History

Mathson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Mathison.

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


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Where is the Mathson family from?

You can see how Mathson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mathson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 43 Mathson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mathson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mathson families in 1891.
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What did your Mathson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mathson. 100% of Mathson 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Mathson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mathson. 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 409 military records available for the last name Mathson. For the veterans among your Mathson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mathson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mathson in 1953 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathson 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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