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Matison Family History

Matison Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: variant of Mattison.

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


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Where is the Matison family from?

You can see how Matison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Matison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Matison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Matison families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Matison's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Matison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Matison 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 Matison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Matison. 20% of Matison men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Matison women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Matison were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Matison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Matison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Matison 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 760 immigration records available for the last name Matison. 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 817 military records available for the last name Matison. For the veterans among your Matison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Matison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Matison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Matison in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Matison 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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